Tuesday, 8 February 2011

Proverbs


You cannot get blood out of a stone. - Unknown

An idle man is the devil’s playfellow. - Unknown

Two wrongs do not make a right. - Unknown

Little boats must keep to the shore. - Unknown

He laughs best who laughs last. - Unknown

Spare the rod and spoil the child. - Unknown

A bad penny always comes back. - Unknown

It is better to be safe than sorry. - Unknown

A closed mouth gathers no feet. - Unknown

That suit is best that best suits me. - Unknown

He who knows most, speaks least. - Unknown

A beggar can never be bankrupt. - Unknown

Self-praise is no recommendation. - Unknown

The higher up, the greater the fall. - Unknown

Better an enemy than a false friend. - Unknown

The sleepy fox catches no chickens. - Unknown

Use soft words and hard arguments. - Unknown

Do not employ handsome servants. - Unknown

Dig the well before you are thirsty. - Unknown

Hold a true friend with both hands. - Unknown

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