More English Proverbs

Before St. John's Day for rain we pray, after that we get it anyway.... >>

Nettles don't sting in the month of May.... >>

A late spring is a great blessing.... >>

We are all Adam's children, but silk makes the difference.... >>

A man is as old as he feels himself to be.... >>

Other Proverbs

He who doesn't risk never gets to drink champagne... (Italian) >>

There's nothing like being bespattered for making a man defy... (French) >>

Every one speaks of the fair as he himself finds it.... (Spanish) >>

After a thrifty father, a prodigal son.... (Spanish) >>

If you would be well served, serve yourself.... (Spanish) >>

The person who is tired will find time to sleep. A person with a bad name is already half hanged.

- English Proverb