Proverbs and old sayings, page 764

43575 proverbs and old sayings

Sex is like war, both are exciting but neither informative.

Proverbs and old sayings English about sex, war

Do when ye may, or suffer ye the nay, in love 'tis the way.

Proverbs and old sayings English about suffering, love

He who fights and runs away, may live to fight another day.

Proverbs and old sayings English about fight, day

The crow went traveling abroad and came back just as black.

Proverbs and old sayings English about magic

The start of a journey should never be mistaken for success.

Proverbs and old sayings English about success

Prosperity gets followers, but adversity distinguishes them.

Proverbs and old sayings English about prosperity

When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

Proverbs and old sayings English about contentment

Spring has come when you can put your foot on three daisies.

Proverbs and old sayings English about spring, contentment

God gives his anger by weight, but his pity without measure.

Proverbs and old sayings English about measure, anger, god

You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink.

Proverbs and old sayings English about drinking, water, contentment

See a pin and pick it up, all the day you'll have good luck.

Proverbs and old sayings English about good luck, bad luck, day, good, contentment

One year of joy, another of comfort, and all rest of content.

Proverbs and old sayings English about joy, rest

Smile, and the world smiles with you. Cry, and you cry alone.

Proverbs and old sayings English about smile, world, contentment

Butter is gold in the morning, silver at noon, lead at night.

Proverbs and old sayings English about night

When Adam delved, and Eve span, where was then the gentleman?

Proverbs and old sayings English

Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes straight to the bone.

Proverbs and old sayings English about beauty

The most manifest sign of wisdom is a continual cheerfulness.

Proverbs and old sayings English about wisdom

Six hours for a man, seven for a woman, and eight for a fool.

Proverbs and old sayings English about woman, man

Cider on beer, never fear; beer upon cider, makes a bad rider.

Proverbs and old sayings English about fear, bad luck, bad

You may find your best friend or your worst enemy in yourself.

Proverbs and old sayings English about enemies, contentment