Cows far from home have long horns.

A black hen lays a white egg (i.e., do not judge by appearances).

’Tis a good story that fills the belly.

A drink is shorter than a story.

The man that’s up is toasted, The man that’s down is trampled on.

He knows more than his “Our Father.”

A mouth of ivy and a heart of holly.

A soft word never broke a tooth yet.

He comes like the bad weather (i.e., uninvited).

Who lies down with dogs will get up with fleas.