The second thought is the best.
The style is the man himself.
The thief shouts to frighten the hell out of his victim.
The tongue has no bones, yet it breaks bones.
They sowed the seed of an "if' but it didn't germinate.
They throw stones at the walnut trees, but not at the maple.
Think with the wise, but talk with the vulgar.
Those who fight with silver spears are sure of their victory.
Time is a river of passing events -- a rushing torrent.
Time is the best adviser.
Time is the soul of the world.
To deceive a diplomat speak the truth, he has no experience with it.
To have five drachmas in the hand is better than ten drachmas on paper.
Truth lies at the bottom of a well.
Under every stone sleeps a scorpion.
We became gravediggers but nobody dies anymore.
What is good to know is difficult to learn.
What is true is no more sure than the probable.
When God throws the dice are loaded.
When at a loss how to go on, cough.
When the devil grows poor he becomes a tax collector.