A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

A fly beforehis own eye is bigger than an elephant in the next field.

The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.

Fromlittle acorns mighty oaks do grow.

Differentfields, different grasshoppers; different seas, different fish.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

Evil communication corrupt good manners.

Never play cat and mouse games if you are a mouse.

Nothing doth more hurt in a state that cunning men pass for wise.

A goodlistener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.