More American Proverbs

A dog is a man's best friend.... >>

Don't cry till you are out of the wood.... >>

Don't judge a book by its cover.... >>

The receiver is as bad as the thief.... >>

The chickens have come home to roost.... >>

Other Proverbs

The cross on his breast, and the devil in his acts.... (Spanish) >>

After dark all cats are leopards... (English) >>

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

To every bird its nest seems fair.... (French) >>

He that buyeth magistracy will seek justice.... (English) >>

If you must play, decide on three things at the start: the rules of he game, the stakes, and the quitting time

- American Proverb