The meaning is best known to the speaker.... >>
No one is so liberal as he who has nothing to give.... >>
Near is my kirkle, but nearer is my smock.... >>
Many a one suffers for what he can't help.... >>
Long on hair, short on brains.... >>
Salt split is never all gathered.... (Spanish) >>
Cleanliness is next to godliness.... (Spanish) >>
Fond pride of dress is sure a very curse; Ere fancy you cons... (Spanish) >>
Do not bathe if there is no water... (Miscellaneous) >>
The mother who spoils her child, fattens a serpent.... (Spanish) >>