More American Proverbs
A tree never hits an automobile except in self defense....
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When pleasure interferes with business, give up business....
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I'd rather have them say "There he goes" than "Here he lies."....
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Don't cut off your nose to spite your face....
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Once bitten, twice shy....
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Other Proverbs
He who grasps at much holds fast little....
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The kettle smuts the frying-pan....
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They bow to you when borrowing, you bow to them when collect...
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Always in love, never married....
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A crooked log makes a good fire....
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By the yard, life is hard. By the inch, it's a cinch.
- American Proverb
