More English Proverbs

Raw leather will stretch.... >>

He that would the daughter win Must with the mother first begin.... >>

An empty belly hears nobody.... >>

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

Death always comes too early or too late.... >>

Other Proverbs

Policy goes beyond strength.... (French) >>

'Tis a silly sheep that makes the wolf her confessor.... (French) >>

A crooked stick will have a crooked shadow.... (French) >>

The country rooster dows not crow in the town... (Scottish) >>

Love subdues everything except the recreant's heart.... (French) >>

Far fowls have fair feathers.

- English Proverb