He followed in his father's footsteps, but his gait was somewhat erratic.
Learning history is easy; learning its lessons seems almost impossibly difficult.
He who enjoys a good neighbor, said the Greeks, has a precious possession. Same goes for neighbour's wife.
No news is good news. No journalists is even better.
One should not exaggerate the importance of trifles. Life, for instance, is much too short to be taken seriously.
Getting married is a serious matter for a girl; not getting married is even more serious.