Subject: Proverbs (Page 5)

The doctor demands his fees whether he has killed the illness or the patient.

Never mess up an apology with an excuse.

Three things it is best to avoid: a strange dog, a flood, and a man who thinks he is wise.

If all else fails, try the obvious.

No one is rich enough to do without a neighbor.

The reverse side also has a reverse side.

You can put a coat and tie on a goat, and it’s still a goat.

Those who have free seats at a play hiss first.

If you go to war pray once; if you go on a sea journey pray twice; but pray three times when you are going to be married.

Let every fox take care of his own tail.

Never test the depth of the water with both feet.

Never buy a car you can’t push.

When all men say you are an ass it is time to bray.

It’s always darkest before… daylight savings time.

Better late than… pregnant.

The way to a man's stomach is through his mouth.

Don't squat with your spurs on.

A good appetite needs no sauce.

Never rely on the glory of the morning or the smiles of your mother-in-law.

There’s many a slip twixt the cup and the lip.

All cats love fish but hate to get their paws wet.