More American Proverbs

Stopping at third base adds no more to the score than striking out.... >>

You can't fit a round peg in a square hole.... >>

The show must go on.... >>

Time heals all wounds.... >>

You don't put robbers to work in a bank.... >>

Other Proverbs

One must talk soothingly to the dog until one has passed him... (French) >>

He can do but little who cannot threaten another.... (Spanish) >>

A good thing lost is a good thing valued.... (Spanish) >>

He who strives to do, does more than he who has the power.... (Spanish) >>

The squeaking wheel gets the grease.... (Spanish) >>

Stand up, cent, let the dollar sit down.

- American Proverb