Better ask ten times than go astray once.
An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit.
The lion believes that everyone shares his state of mind.
After the game, the king and the pawn go into the same box.
Fear is worse than the ordeal itself.

God is good, but never dance in a small boat.
A known mistake is better than an unknown truth.
When angry count to ten before you speak. If very angry, count to one hundred.
Unwillingness easily finds an excuse.
Every seller praises his wares.