More English Proverbs

Knock on wood.... >>

There's many a good cock come out of a tattered bag.... >>

Many eyes go through the meadow, but few see the flowers.... >>

If thou canst not see the bottom, wade not.... >>

Length begets loathing.... >>

Other Proverbs

He is the more obstinate for being advised.... (French) >>

To go as fast as a friar that is invited to dinner.... (French) >>

Weight and measure save a man toil.... (Spanish) >>

Children and fools have merry lives.... (French) >>

Moses (i.e. a Jew) does not play because he has not the mean... (Spanish) >>

Take a hair of the dog that has bitten you.

- English Proverb