Famous Proverbs

1] The first time, a novice the second time, an adept

2] A man can do no more than he can

3] Care is no cure

4] First creep, then walk

5] The remedy for injuries is not to remember them

6] Example, is better than precept

7] Fear of death is worse than death itself

8] The weeds overgrow the corn.

9] He who has a mind to beat his dog will easily find a stick.

10] He that has no rest at home is in the world’s hell

11] Every advantage has its disadvantage

12] Big words seldom go with good deeds

13] So many men, so many opinions

14] Brevity is the soul of wit

15] Knowledge is the mother of all virtue; all vice proceeds from ignorance

16] Money can influence even the spirits

17] Nothing venture (or ventured), nothing gain (or gained)

18] Shrimps get broken backs when whales fight

19] The eye of the master will do more work than both his hands

20] Better an apple given than eaten

21] A good wife and health is a man’s best wealth

22] A joke never gains over an enemy, but often loses a friend

23] An old fox is not easily snared

24] One of these days is none of these days

25] The last drop makes the cup run over

26] Better a little loss than a long sorrow

27] Work has a bitter root but sweet fruit.

28] The last suitor wins the maid

29] Names are debts

30] Through hardship to the stars

31] Hypocrisy is a homage that vice pay to virtue

32] Once a use and ever a custom

33] Calamity is the touchstone of a brave mind

34] Rule youth well and age will rule itself

35] A black hen lays a white egg

36] Shame arises more from fear of men than of God

37] Every oak has been an acorn

38] Two heads are better than one

39] How forceful are right words

40] Advice when most needed is least heeded

41] Save a stranger from the sea and he’ll turn your enemy

42] He that will steal an egg, will steal an ox

43] A man in debt is caught in a net

44] A good reaper deserves a good sickle.

45] As soon as there is life there is danger

46] Strength grows stronger by being tried

47] Nothing venture (or ventured), nothing gain (or gained)

48] The falling drops hollow the stone

49] Gnaw the bone which is fallen to thy lot

50] Spend and be free, but make no waste

51] An old ox will find a shelter for himself

52] Wise is the man who never exposes himself to unnecessary danger

53] Every dog has his (its) day

54] Much learning makes men mad

55] Sailors get their money like horses, and spend it like asses

56] A little body often harbours a great soul

57] There would be no great ones if there were no little ones

58] Rome was not built in a day

59] It is hard to wive and thrive both in a year

60] When meat is in anger is out

61] A fool is ever dancing on the tip of his tongue

62] You cannot make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear

63] Wine unveils the words of the heart

64] Don’t cry before you are hurt

65] It is profound ignorance that inspires the dogmatic tone

66] If you do not enter a tiger’s den, you cannot get its cubs

67] There is nothing like being on the safe side

68] We should publish our joys and conceal our griefs

69] Don’t go near the water until you learn how to swim

70] The crow laughs at the pig for being black

71] Welcome is the best dish in the kitchen

72] The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach

73] The mouse that has but one hole is quickly taken

74] The thing which is rare is dear

75] A person with a determined heart frightens Problems away

76] Friendship is a plant which must be often watered

77] It’s a silly fish that is caught twice with the same bait.

78] Lavishness is not generosity

79] Never do things by halves

80] To beat a tiger, one must have a brother’s help.

81] Neither bribe, nor lose thy right

82] After a dream of a wedding, comes a corpse

83] Pride goes before a fall

84] An ill payer (or paymaster) never wants an excuse

85] A whip for a fool, and a rod for a school, is always in good seasons

86] Water far away will not extinguish a fire that is nearby; relatives far from you are not as good as neighbours close to you.

87] Little things are great to little men

88] Experience is a dear school, but fools learn in no other

89] He knows on which side his bread is buttered

90] One speak of rat droppings will spoil a whole pan of rice

91] He knows which side his bread is buttered

92] Under the tongue, men are crushed to death

93] A knave and a fool never take thought

94] A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country and in his home

95] Goods that are much on show lose their colour

96] Much babbling is not without offence

97] The road to hell is paved with good action

98] He that wants health wants all

99] Many words, many buffets

100] Hope for the best and prepare for the worst