More English Proverbs

God help the rich, the poor can look after themselves.... >>

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

If thou hast not a capon, feed on an onion.... >>

If you swear you will catch no fish.... >>

Like a cat on hot bricks.... >>

Other Proverbs

The best cloth has uneven threads.... (Spanish) >>

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

Nothing so good as forbidden fruit.... (French) >>

A merry life forgets father and mother.... (French) >>

Give to a pig when it grunts and a child when it cries , and... (Scottish) >>

The Devil's children have the Devil's luck.

- English Proverb