Proverbs and old sayings, page 1502

43575 proverbs and old sayings

You cannot tickle a hungry person.

Proverbs and old sayings about people, contentment

Pots take turns to sit on the fire.

Proverbs and old sayings about fire, fire brigade

The elephant does not get tired of its tusks.

Proverbs and old sayings

Two eyes see better than one.

Proverbs and old sayings about eyes

Before eating, open thy mouth.

Proverbs and old sayings

He who loves money must labor.

Proverbs and old sayings about money

Too large a morsel chokes the child.

Proverbs and old sayings about children

Not all the flowers of a tree produce fruit.

Proverbs and old sayings about flowers

He who wears too fine clothes, shall go about in rags.

Proverbs and old sayings about clothes

He who begins a conversation, does not foresee the end.

Proverbs and old sayings about conversation, end

Open your mouth before you eat.

Proverbs and old sayings about contentment

One must talk little, and listen a lot.

Proverbs and old sayings

He who has no spoon will burn his hands.

Proverbs and old sayings

Before one cooks, one must have the meat.

Proverbs and old sayings about kitchen

Not all the tree's blossoms will bear fruit.

Proverbs and old sayings

A stone from the hand of a friend is an apple.

Proverbs and old sayings

If you watch your pot, your food will not burn.

Proverbs and old sayings about food, contentment

He whose clothes are too fine, shall go about in rags.

Proverbs and old sayings about clothes

It is only the water that is spilled; the bowl is not broken.

Proverbs and old sayings about water

If you hear hoof beats, look for horses, not zebras.

Proverbs and old sayings about contentment