English 17th Century Proverbs
English 17th Century Proverbs
proverbs
So many mists in March, so many frosts in May.
proverbs spare
Spare at the spigot, and let out the bung-hole.
miss proverbs runs till water
You never miss the water till the well runs dry.
proverbs reason
There is reason in the roasting of eggs.
gods proverbs whom
Whom the Gods would destroy, they first make mad.
against draws prince proverbs sword throw
Whosoever draws his sword against the prince must throw the scabbard away.
buy cow milk proverbs
Why buy a cow when milk is so cheap?