Which mantrap to quantify

A coward dies a thousand times before his death. The valiant never taste of death but once. Treat them mean, keep them keen. There is no 'I' in TEAM, but there is a ME Look before you leap. Whiskey on beer, never fear. Beer on whiskey, mighty risky.
A poor workman blames his tools. All hat and no cattle. The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Think before you speak. Advice when most needed is least heeded. If it jams, force it. If it breaks, it probably needed fixing anyway. Never judge the book by its cover.
Lie down with dogs, wake up with fleas. Give and take is fair play. Make love, not war. Possible Interpretation: All style and no substance. A picture is worth a thousand words. It's a long lane that has no turning.
After dinner sit a while, after supper walk a mile. To err is human; to forgive is divine. (Pope, Essay on Criticism) All's well that ends well. To err is human; to forgive is divine. (Pope, Essay on Criticism)
If it jams, force it. If it breaks, it probably needed fixing anyway. Raining cats and dogs. Possible Interpretation: All style and no substance. A penny saved is a penny earned. Ben Franklin Never judge the book by its cover