Proverbs
Proverbs
A proverb is a simple and concrete statement popularly known and repeated, that expresses a truth based on common sense or experience...
devil proverbs
He who sups with the Devil should have a long spoon.
eagles gathered proverbs shall
Where the carcase is, there shall the eagles be gathered together.
fill proverbs time work
Work expands so as to fill the time available.
arm born proverbs strong weak yorkshire
Yorkshire born and Yorkshire bred, strong in the arm and weak in the head.
bad proverbs three
Three removals are as bad as a fire.
learn proverbs walk
We must learn to walk before we can run.
gods proverbs whom
Whom the Gods would destroy, they first make mad.
coming drive keeps nature proverbs
You can drive out nature with a pitchfork but she keeps on coming back.
buy proverbs
You buy land, you buy stones; you buy meat, you buy bones.
good proverbs
You can have too much of a good thing.
proverbs wine wit
When the wine is in, the wit is out.
builds devil god proverbs
Where God builds a church, the Devil will build a chapel.
pears plant proverbs
Walnuts and pears you plant for your heirs.
loses proverbs shining sun
The sun loses nothing by shining into a puddle.