some proverbs....

Ask the experienced rather than the learned.

At the narrow passage there is no brother and no friend.

An army of sheep led by a lion would defeat an army of lions led by a sheep.

After dinner, rest; after supper walk a mile.

Choose a wife with your ears, not your eyes.

A deaf husband and a blind wife are always a happy couple.

The best answer to anger is silence.

Beauty without virtue is as a flower without perfume.

Ask about your neighbours, and then buy the house.

An open enemy is better than a false friend.

All roads lead to Rome.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

Examine what is said, not him who speaks.

Good fathers make good sons.

He who has health has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.

If you stop every time a dog barks, your road will never end.

It is good to know the truth, but it is better to speak of palm trees.

Live together like brothers and do business like strangers.

One hand cannot applaud

When the ant grows wings it is about to die.

After dinner, rest; after supper walk a mile.

Choose a wife with your ears, not your eyes.