More American Proverbs

Silence is golden, speech is silver.... >>

You don't put robbers to work in a bank.... >>

Men that have much business must have much pardon.... >>

Put your trust in God, and keep your powder dry.... >>

Man is greater than the tools he invents.... >>

Other Proverbs

An ounce of wit that's bought Is worth a pound that's taught... (Spanish) >>

Go in God's name, for he takes a loaf of mine.... (Spanish) >>

When the spleen increases, the body diminishes.... (Spanish) >>

He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.... (Unknown) >>

When the flatterer pipes, the devil dances.... (Spanish) >>

Don't upset the apple cart.

- American Proverb