More English Proverbs

Far from court, far from care.... >>

It is easier to pull down than to build up... >>

Confession is the first step to repentance.... >>

Gratefulness is the poor man's payment.... >>

The devil take the hindmost... >>

Other Proverbs

Lion-skins were never had cheap.... (French) >>

The second blow makes the fray.... (French) >>

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

He that spends more than he is worth spins a rope for his ow... (French) >>

Saying well causes a laugh; doing well produces silence.... (French) >>

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

- English Proverb