More English Proverbs

Crooked logs make straight fires.... >>

Innocent actions carry their warrant with them.... >>

Poor men seek meat for their stomach, rich men stomach for their meat.... >>

Confession is the first step to repentance.... >>

Let him make use of instinct who cannot make use of reason.... >>

Other Proverbs

He that is more civil than usual, either wants to cozen you ... (Spanish) >>

No one is so generous as he who has nothing to give.... (French) >>

To squeeze an eel too hard is the way to lose it.... (French) >>

Don't cut off your nose to spite your face.... (American) >>

One drink is just right; two is too many; three are too few... (German) >>

Take a dog for a companion and a stick in your hand.

- English Proverb