They that be in hell think there is no other heaven.
It is good to have two strings to one's bow.
It is good riding at two anchors.
He is no fox that hath but one hole.
The mouse that has but one hole is soon caught. (Latin)[580]
Do not put all your eggs in one basket;
nor "too many of them under one hen" (Dutch).[581] "Hang not all upon one nail" (German),[582] nor risk your whole fortune upon one venture.
Comparisons are odious.
FOOTNOTES:
[572] Die keur heeft, heeft angst.
[573] Qui choisit prend le pire.
[574] Aus dem hegen unter die Traufe kommen.
[575] Huyendo del tore, cayó en el arroyo.
[576] Descalabrar el alguacil, y accogerse al corregidor.
[577] A fronte præcipitium, a tergo lupi.