More English Proverbs

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

Familiarity breeds contempt.... >>

A fair October and a good blast, will blow the hag and her broom away ... >>

He that seeks trouble always finds it.... >>

He that eats of the king's goose shall be choked with feathers.... >>

Other Proverbs

Nothing is more ridiculous or troublesome than mere ceremony... (French) >>

Flies never visit an egg that has no crack.... (Chinese) >>

God, healeth, and the physician hath the thanks.... (Spanish) >>

From a silent person remove your dwelling.... (Spanish) >>

God will provide, but a good bundle of straw will not be ami... (Spanish) >>

Set out wisely at first; custom will make every virtue more easy and pleasant to you than any vice can be.

- English Proverb