More American Proverbs

In case of doubt it is best to lean to the side of mercy... >>

I'd rather have them say "There he goes" than "Here he lies.".... >>

It takes three generation to make a gentleman.... >>

Free ships, free goods.... >>

If you can't lick 'em, join 'em.... >>

Other Proverbs

Spare to speak and spare to speed.... (French) >>

A little gall spoils a great deal of honey.... (French) >>

What the rake gathers, the fork scatters.... (Russian) >>

The noisiest drum has nothing in it but air.... (English) >>

There is honour even among thieves.... (English) >>

A girl with cotton stockings never sees a mouse.

- American Proverb