Marriage resembles a pair of shears, so joined that they cannot be separated, often moving in opposite directions, yet always punishing anyone who comes in between them. Sydney Smith
Being constantly with children was like wearing a pair of shoes that were expensive and too small. She couldn't bear to throw them out, but they gave her blisters. Beryl Bainbridge
He who could have been a torch and stoops to being a pair of jaws is a deserter. José Martí
The friend who helps me and the enemy who does me no harm, make a pair of earrings. Armenian Proverb
Two boots make a pair. Russian Proverb
There's more to dancing than a pair of dancing shoes. Dutch Proverb