He that is afraid of bad luck will never know good |
He took the devil's mat, but he'll pay back with his skin. |
His word is as good as a tied knot. |
Hypocrites kick with their hind feet while licking with their tongues |
I need not fear my enemies because the most they can do is attack me. I need not fear my friends because the most they can do is betray me. But I have much to fear from people who are indifferent. |
Idleness is the mother of all vices. |
If everyone gives one thread, the poor person will have a shirt |
If the child does not cry, the mother knows not its wants |
If the pocket is empty, the judge is deaf. |
If the thunder is not loud, the peasant forgets to cross himself. |
If you are a host to your guest, be a host to his dog also |
If you do not strike back at him who hits you, there is no way for him to find out whether you also have hands |
If you go to war pray once; if you go on a sea journey pray twice; but pray three times if you are going to be married |
If you live among wolves you have to howl like a wolf. |
In a quarrel, leave room for reconciliation |