"Vows made in storms are forgotten in calms."

-- English proverb

"If your heart has room for one enemy, it is not a safe place for a friend."

-- English proverb

"Friends are like fiddle strings, they must not be strung too tight."

-- English proverb

"The very best men stand in need of pardon."

-- English proverb

"You must plow with such oxen as you have."

-- English proverb

"No need to look at the mantlepiece when you're poking the fire."

-- English proverb

"A good example is the best sermon."

-- English proverb

"Habits are at first cobwebs; at last, chains."

-- English proverb

"Many things are lost for want of asking."

-- English proverb

"Moderate riches will carry you. If you have more, you must carry them."

-- English proverb

"Nothing is so certain as the unexpected."

-- English proverb

"Everyone must row with the oars he has."

-- English proverb

"A bad workman quarrels with his tools."

-- English proverb

"A stumble may prevent a fall."

-- English proverb

"Accusing the times is but excusing ourselves."

-- English proverb

"Don't neglect your own field to plow your neighbors."

-- English proverb