More American Proverbs
Man is greater than the tools he invents....
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If you ride a horse, sit close and tight, If you ride a man, sit easy ...
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Every man has one black patch, and some have two....
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If you can't lick 'em, join 'em....
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Every man hath his hobby-horse....
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Other Proverbs
The lawyer's pouch is a mouth of hell....
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Zeal without knowledge is the sister of folly....
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One eye on the frying-pan and the other on the cat....
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Kissing goes by favour....
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Lip courtesy avails much and costs little....
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It takes nine months to have a baby, no matter how many people you put on the job.
- American Proverb
