Famous Proverbs

1] Wedlock is padlock

2] In vain they rise early that used to rise late

3] Kindness lies in one side of the house

4] The pot calls the kettle black

5] Poison is poison though it comes in a golden cup.

6] Better say noting than no to the purpose

7] Laughter makes good blood

8] As long as the old horse lives, his habits will not change

9] Every dog has his day

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

11] Money breeds (or makes, or begets) money

12] Ready money is ready medicine

13] All men are mortal

14] Say as men say, but think to yourself.

15] You can’t clap with one hand

16] It is ill waiting for dead men’s shoes

17] A small pepper is hotter than a large one

18] A good anvil does not fear the hammer

19] A single filament of silk does not make a thread; a single tree does not make a forest

20] Past cure, past care

21] Good merchandise finds a ready buyer

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

23] A man may learn wit every day.

24] Spit to the heavens, and spittle falls on your own nose

25] Every dog is a lion at home

26] The healthful man can give counsel to the sick

27] Keep something for a rainy day

28] Don’t kick against the pricks

29] Revenge is sweet

30] Pitchers have ears

31] He learned timely to beg that could not say ‘Nay’

32] Charity covers a Multitude of sins

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

34] Industry is fortune’s right hand, and frugality her left

35] With wealth, you are as grand as a dragon; without wealth you are as insignificant as a worm.

36] You cannot sell the cow and sup the milk

37] Too much hope deceives

38] What is brought by the wind will be carried away by the wind

39] The tongue talks at the heads cost

40] Neglect will kill an injury sooner than revenge

41] The mean is the best

42] He that has nothing need fear to lose nothing

43] Good clothes open all doors

44] A chain is no stronger than its weakest link

45] Fire is a good servant a bad master

46] The cord breaks t last by the weakest pull

47] An old cart well used may outlast a new one abused

48] Slow but sure wins the race

49] Never too late to learn

50] Nature does nothing in vain

51] Everyone puts his fault on the times.

52] The dancing girl who could not dance, said that the hall was not big enough.

53] A thief passes for a gentle man when stealing has made him rich

54] All meat No dish pleases all palates alike pleases not all mouths

55] One sheep follows another

56] Better to ask the way than go astray.

57] Nothing is so bad but might have been worse

58] We do as we can, since we can’t do as we would

59] Hunger is the teacher of many

60] Where ignorance is bliss, ‘tis folly to be wise

61] Beauty is potent but money is omnipotent

62] However much the arm may swing out, the armpit is where it sticks

63] Every law has a loophole

64] A door must be either shut or open

65] An open door may tempt a saint

66] Fish begins to stink at the head

67] Enough is as good as a feast

68] None so busy as those who do nothing.

69] None so busy as those who do nothing.

70] The golden age was never the present age

71] Death is the grand leveler

72] It is easy to bear the misfortunes of others

73] If you would be well served, serve yourself

74] As you make your bed, you must lie on it

75] Do not triumph before the victory

76] Even fools sometimes speak to the purpose

77] Give credit where credit is due

78] Procrastination is the thief of time

79] Never put off till tomorrow what may be done today

80] By falling we learn to go safely

81] When it rains porridge, the beggar has no spoon.

82] A trouble shared is a trouble halved.

83] You can’t take it with you when you die

84] Praise makes good men better and bad men worse

85] Fire is a good servant a bad master

86] It costs more to do ill than to do well

87] In the land of hope there is never any winter

88] When the weather is cold, there is not such thing as dirty clothing

89] Nature is conquered by obeying her

90] When children stand quiet, they have done some ill.

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

92] Great alms-giving lessens no man’s living

93] Be not too bold with your biggers or betters

94] Every light has its shadow

95] Be not too bold with your biggers or betters

96] Let another’s shipwreck be you sea-mark.

97] A small pepper is hotter than a large one

98] Ill news comes unsent for.

99] Woods that grows warped can never be straightened

100] You know what you can do till you try.