The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.-Aristotle
A fool and his money are soon parted.-Stupid people spend their money carelessly and soon become poor.
Fighting between countries for a fair and good cause is better than no fighting in a situation that is unfair.-A very small hint is enough to convey our meaning. It is not always necessary to say what we want explicitly.
A still tongue makes a wise head.-Someone who does not talk much, but listens to other people, probably has experience, knowledge and good judgement.
A watched pot never boils.-Anything that we wait for with eager attention seems to take a very long time.