“Don’t set about mountains when there are pebbles.”

Don’t sell the fur until the bear has been shot.

Empty barrels are noisiest.

The master has long arms, but they don’t reach heaven.

Advice should be viewed from behind.

All is fair in love and war.

We all start out as children.

The afternoon knows what the morning never suspected.

Easier said than done.

Don’t let grass grow on your feet.

The most important thing is not to win, but to fight well.

Money does not grow on trees.

Appearances deceive.

You should forge while the iron is hot.

The young should be taught, the old should be honored.

A chain is no stronger than its weakest link.

Politicians are like crocodiles – big jaws but no ears.