More English Proverbs

Confession is the first step to repentance.... >>

Soft fire makes sweet malt.... >>

After dark all cats are leopards... >>

Anger is shortlived in a good man.... >>

A man is as old as he feels, and a woman as old as she looks.... >>

Other Proverbs

The bath has sworn not to whiten the blackamoor.... (Spanish) >>

A foolish judge passes brief sentence.... (French) >>

Everyone loves justice in the affairs of another.... (Italian) >>

If thy heart fail thee, why then climb at all?... (Spanish) >>

Foster a raven and it will peck out your eyes.... (Spanish) >>

Only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches

- English Proverb