Of this world each man has as much as he takes, [92]

Of three things the devil makes a salad: lawyers’ tongues, notaries’ fingers, and a third that shall be nameless, [92]

Of two cowards, the one who attacks conquers the other, [275]

Of two evils choose the least, [14], [172], [340], [346]

Of two lookers-on one is sure to become a player, [14]

Of what does not concern you say nothing, good or bad, [91]

Of what use is it that the cow gives plenty of milk, if she upsets the pail, [175]

Of your wife and your tried friend believe nothing but what you know for certain, [213]

Offend one monk, and the lappets of all cowls will flutter as far as Rome, [135]

Offer a clown your finger, and he’ll take your fist, [345] (See Give a clown)