More American Proverbs

Bad planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... >>

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

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

When you see gossamer flying, be sure the air is drying.... >>

You cannot drive a windmill with a pair of bellows.... >>

Other Proverbs

Never send a boy to do a man's job.... (French) >>

By asking for the impossible, obtain the best possible... (Chinese) >>

He who is not impatient is not in love... (Chinese) >>

If you bow at all, bow low... (Chinese) >>

An enemy will agree, but a friend will argue.... (Russian) >>

Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater.

- American Proverb