More American Proverbs

In politics, a man must learn to rise above principle.... >>

Men seek less to be instructed than applauded.... >>

What a story these old walls could tell.... >>

The cemeteries are filled with people who thought the world couldn't g... >>

Stopping at third base adds no more to the score than striking out.... >>

Other Proverbs

All cats are not to be set down for witches.... (French) >>

The reputation of a man is like his shadow; it sometimes fol... (French) >>

The crow that mimics a cormorant is drowned... (Swahili) >>

He is a horse with four white feet (i.e., he is unlucky).... (French) >>

Better be an old man's darling than a young man's slave.... (French) >>

Don't judge a book by its cover.

- American Proverb