More American Proverbs

Stopping at third base adds no more to the score than striking out.... >>

Opportunities, like eggs, come one at a time.... >>

Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we shall die.... >>

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

A tree never hits an automobile except in self defense.... >>

Other Proverbs

Only a fool will make the doctors his heir.... (Russian) >>

A honeyed tongue with a heart of gall.... (French) >>

A Rowland for an Oliver.... (French) >>

Don't run too far, you will have to return the same distance... (Jewish) >>

A colt is good for nothing if it does not break its halter.... (French) >>

Step on a crack break your mother's back.

- American Proverb