More American Proverbs

Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, half shut afterwards.... >>

Old age is ripeness.... >>

Each day provides its own gifts.... >>

Don't cry till you are out of the wood.... >>

Boys will be boys.... >>

Other Proverbs

Little beard, little modesty.... (Spanish) >>

It is better to be born a beggar than a fool.... (Spanish) >>

It is in vain to lean the ox to the water if he is not thirs... (French) >>

The greatest king must at last go to bed with a shovel.... (French) >>

Never say, Fountain, I will not drink of thy water.... (French) >>

Folks like the truth that hits their neighbour.

- American Proverb