Famous Proverbs
1848 Proverbs about Roman / Page 177
1761.
Take care of the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves.1762.
The fly that plays too long in the candle, singes his wings at last.1763.
The smoke of a man's own house is better than the fire of another's.1764.
A woman is flax, man is fire, the devil comes and blows the bellows.1765.
Follow love and it will flee thee; flee love and it will follow thee.1766.
If the ball does not stick to the wall, it will at least leave a mark.1767.
The father buys, the son bigs, the grandchild sells, and his son begs.1768.
Who more than he is worth doth spend, he makes a rope his life to end.1769.
A woman's advice is no great thing, but he who won't take it is a fool.1770.
Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.