Great Throughts Treasury

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English Proverbs

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"A fool and his money are soon parted."

"A fool at forty is a fool indeed."

"A fool may ask more questions in an hour than a wise man can answer in seven years."

"A fool may throw a stone into a well which a hundred wise men cannot pull out."

"A forced kindness deserves no thanks."

"A fool's tongue runs before his wit."

"A fox is not taken twice in the same snare."

"A foul morn may turn to a fair day."

"A friend in need is a friend indeed."

"A friend who shares is a friend who cares."

"A full cup must be carried steadily."

"A golden key can open any door."

"A friend to all is a friend to none."

"A friend's frown is better than a foe's smile."

"A good anvil does not fear the hammer."

"A good beginning is half the battle."

"A good deed is never lost."

"A good beginning makes a good end."

"A good beginning makes a good ending."

"A good face is a letter of recommendation."

"A good Jack makes a good Jill."

"A good man is hard to find."

"A good marksman may miss."

"A good example is the best sermon."

"A good dog deserves a good bone."

"A good name is sooner lost than won."

"A good name is better than riches."

"A good wife makes a good husband."

"A great city - a great solitude."

"A great dowry is a bed full of brambles."

"A great ship asks deep waters."

"A hard nut to crack."

"A hedge between keeps friendship green."

"A heavy purse makes a light heart."

"A great fortune is a great slavery."

"A Joke never gains an enemy but often loses a friend."

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

"A joy that's shared is a joy made double."

"A hero is a man who is afraid to run away."

"A house divided against itself cannot stand."

"A honey tongue, a heart of gall."

"A house is not a home."

"A hungry belly has no ears."

"A hungry man is an angry man."

"A Jack of all trades is master of none."

"A lawyer's opinion is worth nothing unless paid for."

"A lawyer never goes to law himself."

"A lazy sheep thinks its wool heavy."

"A liar is not believed when he speaks the truth."

"A leopard cannot change its spots."