More Latin Proverbs

Call on God, but row away from the rocks... >>

No peacock envies another peacock his tail.... >>

Night is the mother of council.... >>

To whiten ivory with dye is to spoil nature by art.... >>

Even after a bad harvest there must be sowing.... >>

Other Proverbs

If you have a friend who is a doctor, make your bow and send... (Spanish) >>

There's no fun in physics, but a good deal of physics in fun... (American) >>

An ounce of mother is worth a pound of priests.... (Spanish) >>

He who doesn't risk never gets to drink champagne... (Italian) >>

A rose too often smelled loses its fragrance.... (Spanish) >>

Our last garment is made without pockets.

- Latin Proverb