American proverbs
American Proverbs268 proverbs“It is better to pay and have a little left than to have much and be always in debt.”
More American proverbs
The shortest distance between two points is a straight line.
American ProverbAmerican Proverb Destiny leads the willing but drags the unwilling.
American ProverbAmerican Proverb A drowning man grabs at a straw.
American ProverbAmerican Proverb The saddest dog sometimes wags its tail.
American ProverbAmerican Proverb If you have wit and learning, add to it wisdom and modesty.
American ProverbAmerican Proverb Dig the well before you are thirsty.
American ProverbAmerican Proverb Faith is that quality which enables us to believe what we know to be at least far out.
American ProverbAmerican Proverb A lady is a woman who makes it easy for a man to be a gentleman.
American ProverbAmerican Proverb The road to ruin is kept in good repair, and the travellers pay the expense.
American ProverbAmerican Proverb Democracy is better than tyranny.
American ProverbAmerican Proverb A joy that’s shared is a joy made double.
American ProverbAmerican Proverb Delays can be dangerous.
American ProverbAmerican Proverb If you look back, you’ll soon be going that way.
American ProverbAmerican Proverb Despair is the conclusion of fools.
American ProverbAmerican Proverb Absence kills a little love but makes the big ones grow.
American ProverbAmerican Proverb The receiver is as bad as the thief.
American ProverbAmerican Proverb
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And that is how time heals, not by erasing but by blurring all the memories.
VesmirVesmir Let me follow my dream. Let me follow my queen.
Moses AlexanderMoses Alexander Be kind to yourself, the way you would be to someone you love.
Courtney PeppernellCourtney Peppernell We need to surrender ourselves to the water before we can climb the spiral ladder.
Nikol MejdnNikol Mejdn You gave me the courage to rise but my darling robin why did you fly leaving me behind these four walls all alone?
Ophelia ScarlettOphelia Scarlett Giving up your dreams is easy, but ask yourself is it really easy to live without dreams?
Sania AbbasSania Abbas It’s funny how we say a person ‘made’ us when they actually broke us. Sort of like how I say ‘funny’ – but I actually mean sad.
Ranata SuzukiRanata Suzuki You can’t keep living backwards – Reminiscing on what was, And terrified to pursue What could be.
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