More American Proverbs

Put up or shut up.... >>

Opportunities, like eggs, come one at a time.... >>

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

Many speak much who cannot speak well.... >>

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

Other Proverbs

One volunteer is worth two pressed men.... (Spanish) >>

Vainglory blossoms, and bears no fruit.... (Spanish) >>

Where force prevails, right perishes.... (Spanish) >>

The ass that is common property is always the worst saddled... (English) >>

Kisses that are easily obtained are easily forgotten.... (English) >>

Every man hath his hobby-horse.

- American Proverb