“Make use of the first opportunities that comes your way.”

Things are not always as they seem.

The chicken, unaware of the danger posed by the hovering hawk, makes merry.

If you want everything you see, you will eventually lose all.

When you find yourself in trouble, a child’s shirt fits you.

What tastes sweet in the mouth burns the belly.

Shoes alone know if the stocking have holes.

Don’t let one donkey choke you.

A good friend is better than money in the pocket.

Make good manners a regular part of your life.

When the ashes are cold, even a dog can sleep there.

Make the best of a bad situation, and be content with what you have.

Self praise is no recommendation.

John crow never thinks of making his house until it rains.

If you spit in the sky, it falls into your eye.

Have-nots covet what the Haves take for granted.

I came here to drink milk, not to count cows.