More English Proverbs

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

Every garden may have some weeds.... >>

A smooth sea never made a skilled mariner.... >>

Adversity flatters no man.... >>

An evil weed is soon grown.... >>

Other Proverbs

Where the goat is tied she must browse.... (French) >>

He who hangs out a branch wants to sell his wine.... (Spanish) >>

Tell a lie, and you will bring out the truth.... (Spanish) >>

A bad labour, and a daughter after all.... (Spanish) >>

He who would rise in the world should veil his ambition with... (Chinese) >>

Never put off till tomorrow what may be done today.

- English Proverb