More American Proverbs

Practice what you preach.... >>

Would you persuade, speak of interest, not of reason.... >>

When the glow-worm lights her lamp, the air is always very damp.... >>

Never miss a good chance to shut up.... >>

The wish is the father of the deed.... >>

Other Proverbs

A penny spared is a penny saved.... (Spanish) >>

Your cracked jug seems better to me than my sound one.... (Spanish) >>

A miserly father makes a prodigal man.... (French) >>

He never did a good day's work who went grumblingly about it... (French) >>

He who gets out of debt enriches himself.... (French) >>

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

- American Proverb