More English Proverbs

None can guess the jewel by the casket.... >>

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

If thou hast not a capon, feed on an onion.... >>

Make hay while the sun shines.... >>

Let him make use of instinct who cannot make use of reason.... >>

Other Proverbs

Where friars abound keep your eyes open.... (Spanish) >>

A landmark is very well placed between the fields of two bro... (French) >>

There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience.... (French) >>

He who is at sea does not direct the winds.... (French) >>

A sparrow in hand is worth a pheasant that flieth by.... (French) >>

Zeal without knowledge is the sister of folly.

- English Proverb