English Proverbs

1. A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.

2. A good enemy is a better person than a false friend.
3. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
4. A bad workman (always) blames his tools.
5. A banker is someone who lends you an umbrella when the sun is shining, and who asks for it
back when it starts to rain.
6. A bargain is something you don't need at a price you can't resist.
7. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
8. A burnt child dreads the fire.
9. A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.
10. A cat may look at a king.
11. A closed mouth catches no flies.
12. A good beginning makes (for) a good ending.
13. A good surgeon has an eagle's eye, a lion's heart, and a lady's hand.
14. A half truth is a whole lie.
15. A jack of all trades is master of none.
16. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
17. Always care about your flowers and your friends. Otherwise they'll fade, and soon your
house will be empty.
18. A paragraph should be like a lady's skirt: long enough to cover the essentials but short
enough to keep it interesting.
19. A penny saved is a penny earned.
20. A picture is worth a thousand words.
21. Ability can take you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.
22. A thief thinks everyone steals.
23. Act today only tomorrow is too late
24. Action is the proper fruit of knowledge.
25. Actions speak louder than words.
26. All cats love fish but hate to get their paws wet.
27. All good things must come to an end.
28. All roads lead to Rome.
29. All's fair in love and war.
30. All for one and one for all.
31. All's well that ends well.
32. All that glisters is not gold.
33. All that glisters is not gold.
34. An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.
35. An old dog will learn no tricks.
36. A woman is like a cup of tea; you'll never know how strong she is until she boils.
37. Be careful before every step.
38. Bad news travels fast.
39. Barking dogs seldom bite.
40. Before criticizing a man, walk a mile in his shoes.