More English Proverbs

Do not be in a hurry to tie what you cannot untie.... >>

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

His fore feet though you sever, his grip he'll make good.... >>

A small family is soon provided for.... >>

Let every man praise the bridge he goes over.... >>

Other Proverbs

One eye on the frying-pan and the other on the cat.... (Spanish) >>

He cannot find water in the sea.... (Spanish) >>

However foul it be, never say, Of this water I will not drin... (Spanish) >>

Miguel, Miguel, you have no bees, and yet sell honey.... (Spanish) >>

When the bee sucks, it makes honey, when the spider, poison.... (Spanish) >>

Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never hurt me.

- English Proverb