Proverbs and old sayings Latin, page 94

2061 proverbs and old sayings latin

Do chattering monkeys mimic men, Or we, turned apes, out-monkey them?

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about man

As the tree is known by its fruit, so is the wicked man by his deeds.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about deeds, man

Now I have got a ewe and a lamb, Every one cries, Welcome, Peter.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin

Now it rains, and again the sun shines forth brightly in the heavens.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about sun

Where curiosity is not the purveyor, detraction will soon be starved.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about curiosity

He seeks to live like a parasite. [He wants to sponge upon somebody. ]

Proverbs and old sayings Latin

Let it be well recorded that a harlot is a gate which leads to death.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about death

What though his hair be gray, his mind is no less vigorous than ever.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about mind

He is wise in vain who does not use his wisdom for his own advantage.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about use, wisdom

The ox in a strange stall often casts a longing look towards the door.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about longing

A man as he manages himself may die old at thirty, or young at eighty.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about man, old, olderness

A few things gained by fraud destroy a fortune otherwise honestly won.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about destruction, wealth, things

It is a misery to be born, a punishment to live, and a trouble to die.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about punishment

It is a no good hen, that cackles in your house and lays in another's.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about home, house, good, good luck

It is inexcusable to have remained long away, and return empty-handed.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin

A well which is drawn from is improved. [Art is improved by practice. ]

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about art, magic

Do not lengthen the quarrel while there is an opportunity of escaping.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about chance

Make every bargain clear and plain, that none may afterwards complain.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin

He who hath lost his good name how shall he in future gain his living.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about future, name, good, good luck

You hold an eel by the tail. [You are dealing with a slippery fellow. ]

Proverbs and old sayings Latin