English 16th Century Proverbs
English 16th Century Proverbs
begin proverbs worst
When things are at the worst they begin to mend.
proverbs reap shall sow
They that sow the wind, shall reap the whirlwind.
proverbs worth
The worth of a thing is what it will bring.
fish head proverbs stinks
The fish always stinks from the head downwards.
coming drive keeps nature proverbs
You can drive out nature with a pitchfork but she keeps on coming back.
bottom lies proverbs truth
Truth lies at the bottom of a well.
beer came england proverbs
Turkey, heresy, hops, and beer came into England all in one year.
builds devil god proverbs
Where God builds a church, the Devil will build a chapel.
eagles gathered proverbs shall
Where the carcase is, there shall the eagles be gathered together.
fall honest men proverbs thieves
When thieves fall out, honest men come by their own.