Two heads are better than one. It is not so much the gift that is given but the way in which the gift is driven. Practice does not make perfect but a perfect practice makes perfect. Alternative: Red sky at night: sailor's' delight. Red sky in the morn: sailor's be warned. Keep a thing seven years and you will always find a use for it. If you don't love yourself with passion, you'll love others with it. Passion is conserved. Treat them mean, keep them keen. No pain, no gain. It takes two to lie, one to lie and one to listen. Possible Interpretation: What you do now reflects upon what will happen later. You can't milk a cow with your hands in your pants. The early bird may catch the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. Steven Wright A lie can be halfway around the world before the truth gets its boots on. One man's junk is another man's treasure. Many things are lost for want of asking. Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it. It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission. Time flies. Latin: Tempus fugit! Nature, time, and patience are three great physicians. It's no use crying over spilt milk. A good surgeon has an eagle's eye, a lion's heart, and a lady's hand. Without sleep, no health. If wishes were horses, then beggers would ride, but you better not think about going outside. Paddle your own ... or, It takes all sorts to make the world go round. Alternative: What's good for the goose is good for the gander. Alternate: If at first you don't succeed, give up; it probobly isn't worth doing