More English Proverbs

Use soft words and hard arguments.... >>

He that plants thorns must never expect to gather roses... >>

God help the rich man, let the poor man beg!... >>

He who was never sick dies of the first fit.... >>

He that will to Cupar maun to Cupar.... >>

Other Proverbs

Leave well alone.... (French) >>

For a stubborn ass a hard goad.... (French) >>

Rich garments weep on unworthy shoulders.... (French) >>

Fortune is a woman; if you neglect her to-day, expect not to... (French) >>

Youth may stray afar yet return at last.... (French) >>

The greater the truth, the greater the libel.

- English Proverb