A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom.
A teacher is better than two books.
A spoon does not know the taste of soup, nor a learned fool the taste of wisdom.
All is well that ends well.
A woman has the form of an angel, the heart of a serpent, and the mind of an ass.
Advice should be viewed from behind.
Age is honorable and youth is noble.
Advice when most needed is least heeded.
Act in the valley so that you need not fear those who stand on the hill.
After shaking hands with a Greek, count your fingers.