Famous Proverbs

1] Nothing so bad in which there is not something of good

2] Fair exchange is no robbery

3] Knowledge has bitter roots but sweet fruits

4] Ill – gotten goods never prosper

5] It is a poor kin that has neither whore nor thief in it

6] The last drop makes the cup run over

7] If there were no clouds, we should not enjoy the sun

8] Don’t cut the bough you are standing on

9] Words cut more than swords

10] To teach is to learn twice over

11] God’ s mill grids slow but sure

12] Many a little makes a mickle

13] A still tongue makes a wise head

14] Nothing befalls any man which he is not fitted to endure

15] The fox may grow grey, but never good

16] It is never too late to mend

17] The rich knows not who is his friend

18] All good things must come to an end

19] No playing with a straw before an old cat.

20] Birds of a feather flock together

21] The sun shines upon all alike.

22] Revenge never repairs an injury

23] The quarrel of lovers is the renewal of love

24] Judge not of men and things at first sight

25] Brave actions never want a trumpet.

26] Confide in an aunt and the world will know

27] If every man would sweep before his own door, the city would soon be clean

28] Patience is the remedy of the world

29] The good intention excuses the bad action

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

31] Ugly women finely dressed, are the uglier for it.

32] What is money to a cat?

33] He who waits for another man’s platter has a cold meal

34] The labour we delight in physics pain

35] A good conscience is a sure card

36] One pair of heels is often worth two pairs of hands

37] It is a foolish bird that soils (or defiles ) its own nest

38] Give and take is fair play

39] Everyone is a kin to the rich man

40] A little learning is dangerous thing

41] A good marksman may miss

42] Many eyes upon the king

43] The cat shuts its eyes while it steals cream

44] He that has no shame has no conscience

45] Affection blinds reason

46] Never was a cat or dog drowned, that could but see the shore

47] Far fowls have fair feather

48] Don’t swap horses while crossing a stream

49] In a gambling house, there are no fathers and sons.

50] Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth

51] Needs must when the evil drives

52] He that flings dirt at another dirtieth himself most

53] It is not gay coat that makes the gentleman

54] Let sleeping dogs lie

55] The course of true love never did run smooth

56] An egg thief will become a camel thief

57] A little learning is dangerous thing

58] One foot is better than two crutches

59] He that obey cannot command

60] Good ware makes quick market

61] You cannot have it both ways

62] The more you have the more you want

63] He that is afraid of the devil does not grow rich

64] A sluggard takes a hundred steps because he would not take one in due time.

65] If the fingers of one hand quarrel, they cannot pick up food

66] The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence

67] Zeal is fit only for wise men, but is found mostly in fools

68] Even though one’s aunt sells the cakes, one will not buy unless they are cheap.

69] Prevention is better than cure

70] No man is indispensable

71] How who makes no mistakes, makes nothing.

72] Marriage makes or mars a man

73] Ill news comes apace.

74] The best wine comes from an old vessel

75] History repeats itself

76] Good counsel has no price. Nothing is given so freely as advice.

77] A good name keeps its luster in the dark

78] Sow thin and mow thin

79] A tiger that roars is not a man-eater

80] A man of gladness seldom falls into madness

81] Arms bend inwards – not outwards.

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

83] Red ink gives what it touches a pink glow; black ink gives what it touches a dirty stain.

84] It will be the same a hundred years hence

85] He who teaches learns

86] Fingers were made before forks

87] Live and Learn

88] Never make threats you cannot carry out.

89] He that would the daughter win, must with the mother first begin

90] God (or Providence) is always on the side of big battalions

91] It is a poor (or sad) heart that never rejoices

92] Dry bread at home is better than roast meat abroad

93] Charity begins at home.

94] A good conscience is a constant feast

95] The time to come is no more ours than the time past

96] Spend and be free, but make no waste

97] Choose your neighbour before your house and your companion before the road.

98] Many hands make light work

99] One fool praises another

100] Nothing is certain but the unforeseen