The ship that will not obey the helm will have to obey the rocks.

He that would the daughter win must with the mother first begin.

A blind man will not thank you for a looking-glass.

When the sword of rebellion is drawn, the sheath should be thrown away.

Six hours for a man, seven for a woman, and eight for a fool.

You may poke a man's fire after you've known him for seven years.

Friends are like fiddle strings, they must not be screwed too tight.

The older the fiddler, the sweeter the tune.

Gray hairs are death's blossoms.

A full cup must be carried steadily.