In prosperity no altars smoke.... >>
He who doesn't risk never gets to drink champagne... >>
Choose neither a woman nor linen by candlelight.... >>
A cat pent up becomes a lion.... >>
Half a brain is enough for him who says little.... >>
Two birds of prey do not keep each other company.... (Spanish) >>
No fly gets into a shut mouth.... (Spanish) >>
First cobwebs, then chains.... (Spanish) >>
A house filled with guests is eaten up and ill spoken of.... (Spanish) >>
When you see gossamer flying, be sure the air is drying.... (American) >>