You stroke the cat’s skin, and he will lift his tail.

Polish proverb

One spark can burn a village, one gossip can kill a person.

Chuvash proverb

A bird of prey is recognized by its beak.

Azerbaijani proverb

First deserve it, then demand it.

Hindu proverb

Until you have had breakfast, you are considered early; until you get married, you are considered small.

Chinese proverb