More American Proverbs

Men seek less to be instructed than applauded.... >>

Where the woman wears the breeches, she has a good right to them.... >>

Take the bitter with the sweet.... >>

When the glow-worm lights her lamp, the air is always very damp.... >>

Without justice, courage is weak... >>

Other Proverbs

Curses, like chickens, always come home to roost.... (Spanish) >>

Long on hair, short on brains.... (French) >>

Prosperity discovers vices, and adversity virtue.... (English) >>

Advice when most needed is least heeded.... (English) >>

When a goose dances, and a fool versifies, there is sport.... (Spanish) >>

Ignorance is bliss.

- American Proverb