More English Proverbs

Experience is good, if not bought too dear.... >>

Children are poor men's riches.... >>

A fly may sting a horse and make him wince... >>

Far from court, far from care.... >>

A smooth sea never made a skilled mariner.... >>

Other Proverbs

It is good to beat a proud man when he is alone.... (French) >>

When flatterers meet the devil goes to dinner.... (Spanish) >>

Cheese from the ewe, milk from the goat, butter from the cow... (Spanish) >>

Bad ware is never cheap.... (French) >>

God gave teeth; He will give bread... (Latin) >>

If you swear you will catch no fish.

- English Proverb