In great action, men show themselves as they ought to be, in small action as they are.

More American Proverbs

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• If you dance, you must pay the piper.
• If you can’t lick `em, join `em.
• If you are a cock, crow; if a hen, lay eggs.
• Any port in a storm.
• There is no education like adversity.
• There must be a first time for everything.
• A smart coat is a good letter of introduction.