Funny proverbs
Where the devil has no time to go, he sends a woman.
Russian proverb
When you shake hands with a Greek, count your fingers.
Albanian proverb
Crap or get off the pot.
American proverb
It is better to enter the mouth of a tiger than a court of law.
Chinese proverb
When a fool goes to Rome, the same fool returns from there.
French proverb
When the mouse laughs at the cat, there is a hole nearby.
African proverb, Nigeria
A nickel will get you on the subway, but garlic will get you a seat.
American proverb
One passes by the cemetery so often that in the end one falls into it.
Russian proverb
If you have money you can make the devil push your grindstone.
Chinese proverb
Stupidity won't kill you, but it can make you sweat.
English proverb
He who can govern a woman can govern a nation.
French proverb
Raise a wall of mortar and stone between the holy man and the saintly woman.
Mexican proverb
The winter sun is like a stepmother - it shines, but does not warm.
Russian proverb
Adam was the luckiest of men: He had no mother-in-law.
Jewish proverb
A woman's sword is her tongue, and she does not let it rust.
Chinese proverb
Force a fool to pray and he'll crack his forehead.
Russian proverb
Better is an ass that carries you than a horse that throws you.
Irish proverb
Don't offer me advice. Give me money.
Spanish proverb
Do not insult the mother alligator until after you have crossed the river.
Haitian proverb
A cask of wine will work more miracles than a church full of saints.
Italian proverb
Rocking chairs make long-tailed cats uneasy.
Mexican proverb
After being struck on the head with an axe, it is a positive pleasure to be beaten about the
body with a wooden club.
Chinese proverb
With patience and saliva the ant swallows an elephant.
Colombian proverb
There's no God like the throat, it accepts offerings every day.
African proverb
He who speaks the truth should have one foot in the stirrup.
Hindi proverb
He who is not tipsy on Sunday is not worth shaking hands with on Monday.
Albanian proverb
God preserve us from the pitchforks, for they make three holes.
Swiss proverb
A beautiful woman smiling means a purse weeping.
Italian proverb
God wanted to chastise man so he sent lawyers.
Russian proverb
Never rely on the glory of the morning, nor the smiles of your mother-in-law.
Japanese proverb
You have two ears and one mouth. It is best to use them in that proportion.
Anon
The sun goes down earlier for small people.
Anon
Yes - forgive your enemies whenever you can. But always remember their names.
Anon
Be nice to your children - they'll be choosing the old folks' home.
Anon
Experience is something you get just after you need it.
Anon
He who smiles in a crisis has found someone to blame.
Anon
Sometimes the light at the end of the tunnel really is an oncoming train.
Anon
Youth wastes away. But immaturity often lasts a lifetime.
Anon
The tongue weighs relatively nothing, but so few people can hold it.
Anon
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