More English Proverbs

He is not wise that is not wise for himself.... >>

Blind men should not judge of colours.... >>

If thou hast not a capon, feed on an onion.... >>

Don't keep a dog and bark yourself... >>

Big thunder, little rain.... >>

Other Proverbs

Hear first, and speak afterwards.... (Spanish) >>

The poor-houses are filled with the honestest people.... (Spanish) >>

The mother reckons well, but the child reckons better.... (Spanish) >>

To take ambition from a soldier, is to rob him of his spurs.... (Spanish) >>

He who makes a law should keep it.... (Spanish) >>

Plenty know good ale, but don't know much after that.

- English Proverb