He who dies for the truth finds holy ground everywhere for his grave.
Who makes his bed on the morrow; goes all day without sorrow.
A gypsy only tells the truth once in his life but he regrets it afterwards.
Beware of him who gives you advice according to his own interests.
He who does not teach his son a trade teaches him to steal.
The laughter of someone pining for his beloved is like that of someone who is always crying.
If the Sultan demands five eggs, let his soldiers roast a thousand chickens.
It is a wise man who can laugh at his own jokes.
He who laughs too much, is hiding his grief.
Let every fox take care of his own tail.
He who burns his mouth on the soup will blow on a cold fish dish.
You may laugh at a friend's roof; don't laugh at his sleeping accommodation.
The calf isn't even born yet and there he is sharpening his carving knife.
A man can't get rich if he takes proper care of his family.
Deprive a mirror of its silver and even the czar won't see his face.
He who would be rich should not collect money, but reduce his needs.
The more you flatter a fool, the more seriously he plays his game.
What have you to hide from someone who shows you his arse?
God gives every bird his worm, but He does not throw it into the nest.
If you see a frog squatting on his house, don't ask him for a chair.
Money is truthful. If a man speaks of his honor, make him pay cash.
