1. The apples on the other side of the wall are the sweetest. 2. Better a small fish that an empty dish. 3. Better the last smile than the first laughter. 4. Between the two stools one falls to ground. 5. Brevity is soul of wit. 6. Charity begins at home. 7. A danger foreseen is half avoided. 8. Closed mouth catches no flies. 9. An experience is the best teacher.10. Fire and water are good servants, but bad masters