More English Proverbs

The nearer the bone, the sweeter the meat.... >>

He that scattereth thorns must not go barefoot.... >>

He that seeks trouble never misses.... >>

Death closes all doors.... >>

He who searches for pearls should not sleep... >>

Other Proverbs

The exception which proves the rule.... (Spanish) >>

There is no such witness as a good measure of wine.... (Spanish) >>

Where there is love, there is pain.... (Spanish) >>

Repentance costs very dear.... (French) >>

If you can't lick 'em, join 'em... (Jewish) >>

Children suck the mother when they are young and the father when they are old.

- English Proverb