Proverbs and old sayings Dutch about Thieves, page 2

25 proverbs and old sayings dutch about thieves

The monk preached against stealing, and had the good in his larder.

Proverbs and old sayings Dutch about thieves

All beginnings are hard, said the thief, and began by stealing an anvil.

Proverbs and old sayings Dutch about thieves

The friar preached against stealing when he had a pudding in his sleeve.

Proverbs and old sayings Dutch about thieves

A hundred bakers, a hundred millers, and a hundred tailors are three hundred thieves.

Proverbs and old sayings Dutch about thieves

Bad company, said the thief, as he went to the gallows between the hangman and a monk.

Proverbs and old sayings Dutch about thieves