More American Proverbs

Man is like a banana: when he leaves the bunch, he gets skinned.... >>

Christmas comes, but once a year is enough.... >>

A man is as big as the things that made him mad.... >>

A mill cannot grind with water that is past.... >>

Close, but no cigar.... >>

Other Proverbs

He who does not bait his hook fishes in vain.... (French) >>

A field held in common is always ravaged by bears.... (Russian) >>

Ask no questions and hear no lies.... (French) >>

Elbow-grease is a great preventative of disease.... (French) >>

Empty sacks will never stand upright.... (French) >>

A dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine.

- American Proverb