1. A person often cuts a rod which beats himself.
2. A friend in court is better than to have my purse full of money.
3. A friend's eye is a good mirror.
4. Think of what you speak but speak not all you think.
5. It is a bad thing not to have a story at the point of your tongue.
6. A good name is better than great riches.
7. A burnt child dreads the fire.
8. My pocket is my friend.
9. The nearer the flesh the sweeter the bone.
10. Patience is a virtue.