He who wants a mule without fault must walk on foot.... >>
The rat that has but one hole is soon caught.... >>
The wise knows that he does not know; the ignoramus thinks he knows.... >>
The woman in finery, the house in filth, but the doorway swept.... >>
The servant wench that has a mother in town swoons seven times a day.... >>
The devil leads him by the nose who the dice too often throw... (French) >>
The more acquaintance, the more danger.... (English) >>
Choose neither a woman nor linen by candlelight... (Italian) >>
The anvil fears no blows... (Greek) >>
Give neither counsel nor salt till you are asked for it.... (Italian) >>