More English Proverbs

The north wind has no corn and a poor man no friend.... >>

A black plum is as sweet as a white.... >>

He is not wise that is not wise for himself.... >>

A cold April the barn will fill.... >>

He who searches for pearls should not sleep... >>

Other Proverbs

It is just that the priest should live by the altar.... (French) >>

Indecision is the key to flexibility.... (French) >>

Hot sup, hot swallow.... (French) >>

There is no flavour in a swallowed morsel.... (French) >>

Hunger looks in at the industrious man's door but dares not ... (French) >>

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

- English Proverb