A barking dog never bites
crime doesn't pay
east, west, home's best
good things come to those who wait
if God had meant us to fly he'd have given us wings
idioms:
cut corners (When something is done badly to save money)
Every cloud has a silver lining (Be optimistic, even difficult times will lead to better days)
Miss the boat (someone missed his or her chance)
Actions speak louder than words
At the drop of a hat (without any hesitation)