More American Proverbs

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

Putting the cart before the horse.... >>

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

Pain is forgotten where gain comes.... >>

Fish or cut bait.... >>

Other Proverbs

The act of treachery is liked, but not he that does it.... (Spanish) >>

For sake of the knight the lady kisses the squire.... (French) >>

Love teaches even asses to dance.... (French) >>

It is a sorry house in which the cock is silent and the hen ... (French) >>

He who pays is fairly entitled to speak his mind.... (French) >>

The bad workman blames his tools.

- American Proverb