More American Proverbs

Variety is the spice of life.... >>

I'd rather have them say "There he goes" than "Here he lies.".... >>

A man never becomes an orator if he has something to say.... >>

By the yard, life is hard. By the inch, it's a cinch.... >>

Don't cut off your nose to spite your face.... >>

Other Proverbs

Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerni... (Polish) >>

Reason not with the great, 'tis a perilous gate.... (French) >>

He who is not lucky, let him not go to sea.... (Latin) >>

Rather mulberry than almond. (The almond-tree is in blossom ... (Spanish) >>

A true gentleman would rather have his clothes torn than men... (Spanish) >>

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

- American Proverb