More American Proverbs
- The frog does not drink up the pond in which he lives.
- It is better to be safe than sorry.
- A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman’s birthday but never her age.
- The longest day will come to an end.
- The man who loves to argue is left without friends.
- The most dangerous food is a wedding cake.
- An egg today is worth a hen tomorrow.
- Death to the wolf is life to the lamb.
- A joy that’s shared is a joy made double.
- An old dog does not bark for nothing.
- Diplomacy is to do and say the nastiest thing in the nicest way.
- The world is a ladder for some to go up and others down.
- There are many witty men whose brains can’t fill their bellies.
- There are three kinds of people; those that make things happen, those that watch things happen and those who don’t know what’s happening.
- Appearances can be deceiving.
- If he’s your flatterer, he can’t be your friend.
- A smart coat is a good letter of introduction.
- All that shines is not silver.
- It is better to be lied about than to lie.
- The higher you climb, the harder you may fall.
- Consent to common custom, but not to common folly.
- Courtesy is the password to safety.
- Cunning is the ape of wisdom.
- Dare to be true; nothing can need a lie.
- If you want something done and done well, do it yourself.
- Democracy is better than tyranny.
- Dime is money, as the Dutchman says.