Proverb
Proverb
A proverb is a simple and concrete statement popularly known and repeated, that expresses a truth based on common sense or experience...
bad command fires soldier word zeal
Too much zeal is a bad soldier who fires before the word of command
sharper sweeter wine
The sharper is the berry, the sweeter is the wine
swim taste three wine
Fish, to taste good, must swim three times: in water, in butter, and in wine
heals lie truth
Better a lie which heals than a truth which wounds.
appreciate taste tasted
Those who have never tasted bitter, do not appreciate the taste of sugar.
arrive travel
It is better to travel than to arrive
ask self true
If they say you are good, ask you self if it be true
far few teeth trouble
May your trouble be like the old man's teeth - few and far between
midnight sleep three
One hour's sleep before midnight is better than three after it
friend nor trust
Trust not a new friend nor an old enemy.
eye mirror soul
The eye is the mirror of the soul.
cow knows lost tail until worth
The cow knows not what her tail is worth until she has lost it
expense laugh price raised smiles
The price of a laugh is too high, if it is raised at the expense of another
fair three women
Three women, three geese, and three frogs, make a fair