More English Proverbs

Foul water will quench fire.... >>

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

The pitcher will go to the well once too often.... >>

Black as night and devil's kite... >>

Money never cometh out of season.... >>

Other Proverbs

Do not fret for news, it will grow old and you will know it.... (Spanish) >>

It is courage that vanquishes in war, and not good weapons.... (Spanish) >>

Be merry, Shrovetide, for to-morrow thou wilt be ashes.... (Spanish) >>

A man know's no more to any purpose than he practises.... (French) >>

He who pays well is well served.... (French) >>

The greater the truth, the greater the libel.

- English Proverb