More English Proverbs

Self-praise is no praise at all.... >>

All be the same in a hundred years.... >>

A shady lane breeds mud.... >>

After dark all cats are leopards... >>

Don't dig your grave with your own knife and fork.... >>

Other Proverbs

Many are esteemed, only because they are not known.... (French) >>

Virtue never dwells alone; it always has neighbours.... (Chinese) >>

Use soft words and hard arguments... (Chinese) >>

Two boys are half a boy, and three boys are no boy at all.... (Spanish) >>

Wind and good luck are seldom lasting.... (Spanish) >>

Knock on wood.

- English Proverb