Proverbs and old sayings, page 310

43574 proverbs and old sayings

Self-praise is like chewing cotton wool.

Proverbs and old sayings about self-control, praise

A borrowed cloak does not keep one warm.

Proverbs and old sayings

Silence is the interpreter of happiness.

Proverbs and old sayings about happiness, silence

The English are a nation of shopkeepers.

Proverbs and old sayings about nation

Think of the going out before you enter.

Proverbs and old sayings about contentment

Blind eyes see better than blind hearts.

Proverbs and old sayings about blind, eyes

Don't delay today's work until tomorrow.

Proverbs and old sayings about work

Beauty doesn't exist, men only dream it.

Proverbs and old sayings about dream, beauty, man

The village's piper does not exhilarate.

Proverbs and old sayings

You only own that which you have earned.

Proverbs and old sayings about contentment

Winds blow counter to what ships desire.

Proverbs and old sayings

A fable is a bridge that leads to truth.

Proverbs and old sayings about truth

The one without a sword gets humiliated.

Proverbs and old sayings

He who sows the wind harvests the storm.

Proverbs and old sayings

The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.

Proverbs and old sayings

Consult the wise and do not disobey him.

Proverbs and old sayings

A fat woman is a blanket for the winter.

Proverbs and old sayings about woman

He who steals an egg will steal a camel.

Proverbs and old sayings

Dawn does not come twice to awaken a man.

Proverbs and old sayings about man

You won't gain knowledge by drinking ink.

Proverbs and old sayings about drinking, knowledge, contentment