More English Proverbs

Crooked logs make straight fires.... >>

Craftiness must have clothes, but truth loves to go naked.... >>

A black plum is as sweet as a white.... >>

He that marries for wealth sells his liberty.... >>

Don't empty the water jar until the rain falls... >>

Other Proverbs

He sins as much who holds the bag as he who puts into it.... (French) >>

One wedding brings another.... (Spanish) >>

A bad mother wishes for good children.... (Spanish) >>

Better go about than be drowned.... (Spanish) >>

A favour to come is better than a hundred received.... (Italian) >>

A fair October and a good blast, will blow the hag and her broom away fast.

- English Proverb