One cannot both feast and become rich – Ashanti proverb
Before seeking revenge, dig two graves – Chinese proverb
Man must sit with mouth open for very long time before roast duck fly in – Chinese proverb
May you live in interesting times – Chinese proverb
May the worst day of your past be better than the best day of your future – Chinese curse
It is all very well in practice, but it will never work in theory – French proverb
Birds of prey do not sing – German proverb
Above all, LIBERTY – Greek proverb