First secure an independent income, then practice virtue... >>
When thieves fall out the thefts come to light.... >>
It is fair and just to cheat the cheater.... >>
He who greases his cart-wheels helps his oxen.... >>
He who eats the meat let him pick the bone.... >>
Light burdens borne far become heavy.... (French) >>
No time like the present.... (English) >>
God gives the cold according to the cloth.... (French) >>
Be not afraid of going slowly; be afraid only of standing st... (Chinese) >>
The go-between wears out a thousand sandals... (Arab) >>