American Proverb
"A tree never hits an automobile except in self defense. "
"He who speaks the truth must have one foot in the stirrup. "
"If you can't lick 'em, join 'em. "
"In God we trust all others must pay cash. "
"Kindness is the noblest weapon to conquer with. "
"Never trouble trouble until trouble troubles you. "
"Opportunity doesn't knock. You knock, opportunity answers. "
"Scratch my back and I'll scratch yours. "
"You have to kiss a lot of toads before you find a handsome prince. "