Subject: Proverbs (Page 8)

The woman cries before the wedding and the man after.

It is not a fish until it is on the bank.

All cats love fish but hate to get their paws wet.

Mistakes are often the stepping stones to utter failure.

Let every fox take care of his own tail.

When a rogue kisses you, count your teeth.

A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book.

Always yield to temptation, because it may not pass your way again.

Fools rush in and get the best seats.

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice… prepare to die.

You’ve got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was.

Faith can move mountains, but not furniture.

The church is near, but the road is icy; the bar is far away, but I will walk carefully.

Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig.

Love your neighbor, but don’t tear down your fence.

No one can see their reflection in running water.

It is not economical to go to bed early to save the candles if the result is twins.

When two quarrel, both are to blame.

Young pigs grunt as as old pigs grunted before them.

Memory and teeth grow weaker with time.

It is easier to pull down than to build up.