More American Proverbs

He that marries for money will earn it.... >>

I'd rather have them say "There he goes" than "Here he lies.".... >>

Step on a crack break your mother's back.... >>

A tree never hits an automobile except in self defense.... >>

Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names... >>

Other Proverbs

Don't shake the tree when the pears fall off themselves... (Biblical) >>

He is rich who owes nothing... (Latin) >>

A friend is known in time of need.... (French) >>

Empty casks make the most noise.... (French) >>

Adversity makes strange bedfellows.... (French) >>

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

- American Proverb