A good conscience is better than a big wage.
A good cat does not need a collar of gold.
Don't look for bad things in the good that you do.
He who is accustomed to evil is offended by good.
My chicken is good, but my neighbor's looks better.
One does not look for good when he is well.
A good guitarist will play on one string.
A good man's pedigree is little hunted up.
Cheat me with the price, but not with the goods I buy.
If you want good service, serve yourself.
A dog that barks much is never a good hunter.
To a good rider, right or left makes no difference.
Love is like butter -- it's good with bread.
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