He who would catch a rogue must watch behind the door, [343]

He who would catch fish must not mind wetting himself, [292]

He who would cheat a peasant, must take one with him, [181], [308]

He who would cheat the fox must rise early, [249]

He who would climb the ladder must begin at the bottom, [180]

He who would close another man’s mouth, should first tie up his own, [377]

He who would drive another over three dikes must climb over two himself, [356]

He who would eat the kernel, must crack the shell (or nut), [377], [378]

He who would enjoy the feast should fast on the eve, [87]

He who would enjoy the fire must bear the smoke, [378]