More English Proverbs

Use your enemy's hand to catch a snake... >>

Fancy passes beauty.... >>

Do not halloo until you are out of the wood.... >>

Don't dig your grave with your own knife and fork.... >>

He that goes barefoot must not plant thorns.... >>

Other Proverbs

They who don't kill pigs must not expect black-puddings.... (Spanish) >>

A man of straw is worth a woman of gold.... (French) >>

It is only good bargains that ruin.... (French) >>

No jesting with edged tools.... (French) >>

Every one bears his cross.... (French) >>

A late spring is a great blessing.

- English Proverb