If his heart rules him, his conscience will soon take the place of the rod.
More Traditional Proverbs:
A man should endeavor to be as pliant as a reed, yet as hard as cedar-wood.Traditional
Don't bark if you can't bite.
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By degrees the castles are built.
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The burden one likes is cheerfully carried.
Traditional
A well-used door needs no oil in its hinges
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Better a calf of ones own than a jointly owned cow.
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