More English Proverbs

And he repents in thorns that sleeps in beds of roses.... >>

The owl is the kind of the night.... >>

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

As good have no time as make no good use of it.... >>

Of wine the middle, of oil the top, and of honey the bottom is best.... >>

Other Proverbs

Old friends and new reckonings.... (French) >>

After stuffing pears within, drink old wine until they swim.... (Spanish) >>

He who puts up with insult invites injury... (Italian) >>

Employ thy time well if thou meanest to get leisure... (Hindu) >>

He that marries a widow with four children marries four thie... (Italian) >>

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

- English Proverb