More American Proverbs

Would you persuade, speak of interest, not of reason.... >>

The child is the father of the man.... >>

The show must go on.... >>

To be a public man is slavery.... >>

The most dangerous food is a wedding cake.... >>

Other Proverbs

A handful of motherwit is worth a bushel of learning.... (Spanish) >>

An illiterate king is a crowned ass.... (English) >>

If you want to be revenged, hold your tongue.... (Spanish) >>

Who rises late must trot all day.... (French) >>

Princes will not be served on conditions.... (French) >>

A dog is a man's best friend.

- American Proverb