A good payer is master of another’s purse.-Someone who is known to always pay exactly as promised can borrow money from other people at any time.

A stitch in time saves nine.-Repair something as soon as it is damaged. That’s a small repair job. If not, you will have a much bigger and more expensive repair job later.

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.-Aristotle

As soon as man is born he begins to die.-The process of dying starts at birth. This saying reminds us of our own mortality, whatever our age.

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.