If you scatter thorns, don’t go barefoot.

Discretion is the better part of valour.

Mention not a rope in the house of one whose father was hanged.

Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.

He that hears much, and speaks not all, shall be welcome both in bower and hall.

Before you beat a dog, find out who its master is.

Better lose the anchor than the whole ship.

He that goes barefoot must not plant thorns.

Discretion in speech is more important than eloquence.