More American Proverbs

Bad the crow, bad the egg.... >>

He that lives on hope will die fasting... >>

Good weight and measure, are heaven's treasure... >>

It takes one to know one.... >>

From little acorns mighty oaks do grow.... >>

Other Proverbs

Bachelor, a peacock; betrothed, a lion; married, an ass.... (Spanish) >>

Unless hell is full no lawyer will ever be saved.... (French) >>

One might as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.... (French) >>

It is better to have to do with God than with his saints.... (French) >>

Muddy springs will have muddy streams.... (French) >>

Honesty is like an icicle; if once it melts that is the end of it.

- American Proverb