More American Proverbs

Feed sparingly and defy the physician.... >>

A girl with cotton stockings never sees a mouse.... >>

A man never becomes an orator if he has something to say.... >>

Folks like the truth that hits their neighbour.... >>

Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, half shut afterwards.... >>

Other Proverbs

Leave well alone.... (French) >>

My neighbour's goat gives more milk than mine.... (Spanish) >>

He who wants a mule without fault must walk on foot.... (Spanish) >>

Ruse only flourishes if it be stolen.... (English) >>

He who has no house of his own is everywhere at home.... (Spanish) >>

No call alligator long mouth till you pass him

- American Proverb