More American Proverbs

Laws too gentle are seldom obeyed; too severe, seldom executed.... >>

Scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.... >>

A mill cannot grind with water that is past.... >>

A miss is as good as a mile.... >>

A man never becomes an orator if he has something to say.... >>

Other Proverbs

Example is the greatest of all seducers.... (French) >>

He who is not lucky, let him not go to sea.... (Latin) >>

The wise man has long ears and a short tongue... (Japanese) >>

The unlucky doctor treats the head of a disease, the lucky d... (Chinese) >>

Year of snow fruit will grow.... (English) >>

Fish, to taste good, must swim three times: in water, in butter, and in wine

- American Proverb