Civilization sails prettily like a child's rubber balloon until it hits a sharp object; then it is likely to collapse like the balloon.

The statesman shears the sheep; the politician skins them.

Before you beat a child, be sure yourself are not the cause of the offense.

Better a bald head than none at all.

All things come to him who waits - even justice.

No matter who you are, you will be put abed at last with a shovel.

Exclusiveness is a characteristic of recent riches, high society, and the skunk.