More English Proverbs

Light Christmas, light wheatsheaf; dark Christmas, heavy wheatsheaf.... >>

A full cup must be carried steadily.... >>

He that will take the bird must not scare it.... >>

An illiterate king is a crowned ass.... >>

A carrion crow never brings luck.... >>

Other Proverbs

Before dinner, let us explore the southern plains and climb ... (Chinese) >>

In borrowing an angel, in repaying a devil.... (French) >>

Do not be born good or handsome, but be born lucky.... (Russian) >>

Vainglory blossoms, and bears no fruit.... (Spanish) >>

What is whispered in your ear tell not to your husband.... (Spanish) >>

Many things are lost for want of asking.

- English Proverb