Never eat the yellow snow. A Frank Zappa song. Christian New Testament A picture is worth a thousand words, and yet picture books are for infants. See also Dorothy Parker: You can lead a horticulture, but you cannot make her think. Meaning: Admit it when there is some good in an adversary.
Jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today. (from Alice in Wonderland) Money talks. Mine always says, Goodbye! - Hardy Parkerson An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Every dog has its day. Money talks. It's better to be silent and thought a fool, then to speak up and remove all doubt. Possible Interpretation: All style and no substance.
You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. Blood will out. Possible Interpretation: Do not rush into what you do not know. Possible Interpretation: Not everything is what it appears to be. Idle hands are the devil's playthings. New brooms sweep clear.
Don't throw out the baby with the bathwater. Give and take is fair play. Better safe than sorry. Don't cry over spilt milk.
If you want a thing done well, do it yourself. He who last, lasts, laughs last. That which does not kill you, makes you stronger. Hunger makes good kitchen. Think before you speak.
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