More English Proverbs

The old ox plows a straight furrow.... >>

The fall of a leaf is a whisper to the living.... >>

Poor men seek meat for their stomach, rich men stomach for their meat.... >>

In a cat's eyes, all things belong to cats.... >>

Self-praise is no praise at all.... >>

Other Proverbs

Wishes never filled the bag.... (French) >>

Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy.... (American) >>

Too much water drowned the miller.... (French) >>

When the furze is in bloom, my love's in tune.... (French) >>

Two sparrows on the same ear of corn are not long friends.... (French) >>

Far from court, far from care.

- English Proverb