There is no place like home.

Tell me who your friends are, I will tell you what you are.

(To give an) To set a (egg) sprat to catch a (an ox) mackerel.

Hell is paved with good intentions.

The exception proves the rule.

Do what you must, come what may.

The end justifies the means.

The great talkers are not the great doers.

Habit is a second nature.

Lucky at cards, unlucky in love.

You must strike while the iron is hot.

There's no smoke without fire.

It is only the truth that hurts.

It is only the first step that is difficult.

There is many a slip 'twixt cup and lip.

Out of sight, out of mind.

(Wolves) Dog doesn't eat dog.

Cold hands, warm Heart.

To the bad workman, no tool is good.

The appetite comes with eating.

Money is a good servant and a bad master.

Other times, other customs.

To great evils great remedies.

Much (noise) ado about nothing.

Great minds think alike.

There is never profit from ill-gotten gains.

A good reputation is worth more than wealth.

Good accounts make good friends.

What woman wants, God wants. (i.e. they always manage to get it)

It is by working at the forge that you become a blacksmith.

Every one for himself and God for everybody.

A scalded cat fears cold water.
(i.e. even the appearance of what has harmed it)

When the cat's away, the mice (dance) will play.

As you make your bed, you lie on it.

Comparisons prove nothing.

Happiness is worth more than wealth.

(Undress) Rob Peter to (dress) pay Paul.

Two (opinions) heads are better than one.

Choose the lesser of two evils.