More English Proverbs

Servants like ornaments should be used in their proper places.... >>

Despair gives courage to a coward.... >>

Big boast, small roast.... >>

A small family is soon provided for.... >>

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

Other Proverbs

He who looks demurely trust not with your money.... (Spanish) >>

A good gaper makes two gapers.... (French) >>

Love, a cough, and smoke will not remain secret.... (French) >>

A good bone does not always come to a good dog.... (French) >>

Like box-makers, more noise than work.... (French) >>

That which comes of a cat will catch mice.

- English Proverb