There are no children now-a-days, [25]

There are no foolish trades, there are only foolish people, [25]

There are only two good women in the world: the one is dead, the other not to be found, [146]

There are some who despise pride with greater pride, [127]

There are some who see ill, and would like to see worse, [88]

There are three bad neighbours: great rivers, great lords, and great roads, [356]

There are three things from which no good can be got without a beating: a walnut-tree, a donkey, and a shrew, [401]

There are toys for all ages, [27]

There come just as many calf-skins to market as cow-skins, [146], [302]

There die as many lambs as wethers, [294]