These are the best proverbs:

 

The bird hunting a locust is unaware of the hawk hunting him. - Portuguese Proverb

 

When they offer you a ring, hold out your finger. - Spanish Proverb

 

Fore-talk spares after-talk. - German Proverb

 

The ass does not know the worth of this tail till he has lost it. - Italian Proverb

 

When our enemy flies, build him a golden bridge. - Spanish Proverb