English proverb Quotes
English proverbs.
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"Let us agree not to step on each other's feet," said the cock to the horse.
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A fool and his money are soon parted.
[Fools]
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A fool may ask more questions in an hour than a wise man can answer in seven years.
[Question]
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A friend in need is a friend indeed.
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A joy that's shared is a joy made double.
[Happiness]
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A lawyer's opinion is worth nothing unless paid for.
[Lawyer]
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A man of words and not of deeds, Is like a garden full of weeds.
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A nimble sixpence is better than a slow shilling.
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A penny saved is a penny earned.
[Thrift]
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A Scotch mist may wet an Englishman to the skin.
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A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner.
[Adversity]
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A stitch in time saves nine.
[Time]
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Affectation is a greater enemy to the face than smallpox.
[Hypocrisy]
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All is fair in love and war.
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An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
[Medicine]
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As well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.
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As you make your bed you must lie in it.
[Bed]
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Birds of a feather flock together.
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