Famous Proverbs
1829 Proverbs about Mania / Page 155
1541.
The bird is known by his note, the man by his words.1542.
The earthen pot must keep clear of the brass kettle.1543.
When all men say you are an ass, it is time to bray.1544.
A crow is never the whiter for washing herself often.1545.
A fool's tongue is long enough to cut his own throat.1546.
A good shepherd must fleece his sheep, not flay them.1547.
A good wife's a goodly prize, saith Solomon the wise.1548.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloak at home.1549.
An ox is taken by the horns, and a man by the tongue.1550.
Better be the head of an ass than the tail of a lion.