More English Proverbs

Crooked logs make straight fires.... >>

They are not all saints who use holy waters... >>

Cuckoo song, is summer song.... >>

Deceive the rich and powerful if you will, but don't insult them... >>

Everyone must row with the oars he has.... >>

Other Proverbs

Religious contention is the devil's harvest.... (French) >>

My teeth are nearer than my kindred.... (Spanish) >>

Yesterday a cowherd, to-day a cavalier.... (Spanish) >>

An enemy will agree, but a friend will argue.... (Russian) >>

The mountain labored and brought forth a mouse.... (Spanish) >>

It is a bold mouse that nestles in the cat's ear.

- English Proverb