It's better to light a candle than curse the darkness Link to proverb.
You can choose your friends but you can't choose your family.
Forewarned is forearmed Link to proverb.
Opera ain't over till the fat lady sings - The.
Easy come, easy go.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it Link to proverb.
Why keep a dog and bark yourself? Link to proverb.