More American Proverbs

A man is as big as the things that made him mad.... >>

Pride is said to be the last vice the good man gets clear of.... >>

Pain is forgotten where gain comes.... >>

Praise makes a bad man worse.... >>

Necessity never made a good bargain.... >>

Other Proverbs

Like blood, like good, and like age, make the happiest marri... (Spanish) >>

He who strives to do, does more than he who has the power.... (Spanish) >>

After stuffing pears within, drink old wine until they swim.... (Spanish) >>

Better wed over the mixen than over the moor.... (English) >>

No lock avails against a hatchet.... (French) >>

If you can't lick 'em, join 'em.

- American Proverb