Proverbs Quotes

By others faults the wise correct their own.

A wise man changes his mind, a fool never will.

Blue eyes say, Love me or I die; black eyes say, Love me or I kill thee.

There is many a good man to be found under a shabby hat.

In love, there is always one who kisses and one who offers the cheek.

The wise person has long ears and a short tongue.

Everyone is wise until he speaks.

If there is no wind, row.

Better to be known as a sinner than a hypocrite.

Who has never tasted what is bitter does not know what is sweet.

Who seeks a faultless friend remains friendless.

Even fools seem smart when they are quiet.

Even though you know a thousand things, ask the man who knows one.

Tell me who's your friend and I'll tell you who you are.

Follow love and it will flee, flee love and it will follow.

Hold a true friend with both your hands.

Who ceases to be a friend never was one.

The secret of life is not to do what you like, but to like what you do.

Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.

Don't use a lot where a little will do.

Never give advice unless asked.

He is rich who owes nothing.

Man is harder than iron, stronger than stone and more fragile than a rose.

Persist to overcome. He that can't endure the bad, will not live to see the good.

Praise makes good people better and bad people worse.

To change and change for the better are two different things

Children and drunks always speak the truth.

The cemeteries are filled with people who thought the world couldn't get along without them.

Lost time is never found again.

Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names.

A friend is someone who doesn't like the same people you do.

Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week.

Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you.

Love can neither be bought or sold, its only price is love.

To speak kindly does not hurt the tongue.

To keep a new friend, never break with the old.

For the friendship of two, the patience of one is required.

Man does what he can, God does what he will.

The first mistake are theirs who commit them, the second are theirs that permit them.

Tell your friend a lie. If he keeps it secret, then tell him the truth.

Gratitude is the heart's memory.

Talk well of your friends and of your enemies say nothing.

A misty morning does not signify a cloudy day.

Rest breeds rust.

Neither blame or praise yourself.

Fear only two: God, and the man who has no fear of God.

When the will is ready the feet are light.

Beauty, unaccompanied by virtue, is as a flower without perfume.

A sin confessed is half forgiven.

A light heart lives long.

The most dangerous food to eat is a wedding cake.

Better good manners than good looks.

An ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy.

From small beginnings come great things.

A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools.