More English Proverbs

Length begets loathing.... >>

Alms never make poor.... >>

An empty purse frightens away friends... >>

A man may lead a horse to water, but cannot make him drink.... >>

An ill workman always blames his tools.... >>

Other Proverbs

A man who wants to drown his dog says he is mad.... (French) >>

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

If you cannot say it, point to it with your finger.... (French) >>

He who has daughters is always a shepherd.... (French) >>

A half-truth is a whole lie... (Polish) >>

Keep counsel, thyself first.

- English Proverb