A tale never loses in the telling.
Scottish Proverb.
“You speak of my drinking, yet you don't know my thirst”
“Don't marry for money, you can borrow it cheaper.”
“Better bend than break.”
“Open confession is good for the soul.”
“Fools look to tomorrow wise men use tonight.”
“Give and take makes good friends.”
“Beware of him that telleth tales.”
“A schoolboy's tale the wonder of an hour.”
“Tush! These are trifles and mere old wives' tales.”