Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.

Bribe

A bribe I know is a juggling knave.

A greased mouth cannot say no.Italian.

A jack fish does more than a letter of recommendation.French.

Bribery and theft are first cousins.

Bribes throw dust into cunning men’s eyes.

Bribes will enter without knocking.

He refuseth the bribe but putteth forth his hand.