Act Honestly, And Answer Boldly
Act honestly, and answer boldly.
A Good Neighbour Is Better
A good neighbour is better than a brother far off.
Faults Are Thick Where Love Is Thin
Faults are thick where love is thin.
Better Thin Beer Than An Empty Jug
Better thin beer than an empty jug.
Children Are Certain Sorrows
Children are certain sorrows, but uncertain joys.
A Bad Horse Eats As Much As A Good One
A bad horse eats as much as a good one.
Presents Make Women Affable
Presents make women affable, priests indulgent, and the law crooked.
He Who Would Leap High
He who would leap high must take a long run.
Better A Friend’s Bite
Better a friend’s bite than an enemy’s caress.
Kind Words Don’t Wear Out The Tongue
Kind words don’t wear out the tongue.
Slander Expires At A Good Woman’s Door
Slander expires at a good woman’s door.
Many Small Streams Make A Large River
Many small streams make a large river.
Bad Is Never Good
Bad is never good until worse happens.
Flowers Are The Pledges Of Fruit
Flowers are the pledges of fruit.
Children Are A Poor Man’s Wealth
Children are a poor man’s wealth.
We Get Too Soon Old
We get too soon old and too late smart.
A Good Example Is Like A Bell
A good example is like a bell that calls many to church.
Laziness Is The Devil’s Pillow
Laziness is the devil’s pillow.
Kisses Are The Messengers Of Love
Kisses are the messengers of love.
Love And Poverty Are Hard To Conceal
Love and poverty are hard to conceal.