He was a rake among scholars, and a scholar among rakes. Thomas Babington Macaulay
Reformed rakes often make the best husbands. Judith McNaught
That drew a mocking laugh from Lillian. "Really, someone should tell St. Vincent that he's a living cliché. He has become the embodiment of everything they say about reformed rakes. Lisa Kleypas
Reformed rakes make the best husbands,"Violet said. "Rubbish and you know it." -Anthony to Violet. Julia Quinn
Every one rakes the fire under his own pot. Danish Proverb
Everyone rakes the fire under his own pot. Chinese Proverb