More English Proverbs

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He who was never sick dies of the first fit.... >>

All be the same in a hundred years.... >>

Before St. John's Day for rain we pray, after that we get it anyway.... >>

Beggars cannot be choosers.... >>

Other Proverbs

Little pitchers have long ears.... (French) >>

Your friend has a friend; don't tell him... (Danish) >>

A good gaper makes two gapers.... (French) >>

The gown is hers that wears it; and the world is his who enj... (French) >>

A gentlemen of Beauce who stays in bed till his breeches are... (French) >>

Set trees poor and they grow rich; set them rich and they oft grow poor.

- English Proverb