American proverbs

To be a public man is slavery.
American proverb

Trust in God but lock your car.
American proverb

The less we know, the more we suspect.
American proverb

One half the troubles in this world can be traced to saying "yes" too quickly or to saying "no"
not soon enough.
American proverb

If the heart is right, the head cannot be very far wrong.
American proverb

Charity is a virtue of the heart and not of the hand.
American proverb

Self-help is the best help.
American proverb

A dollar saved is as good as a dollar earned.
American proverb

Desperate evils require desperate remedies.
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An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit.
American proverb

We seldom fear what we can laugh at.
American proverb

Every family has at least one black sheep.
American proverb

A thimbleful of experience is worth a tubful of knowledge.
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An honest citizen is an exile in his own country.
American proverb

Constant occupation prevents temptation.
American proverb

Dark thoughts lead to dark deeds.
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Speak fair, think what you will.
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The longest pole gets the persimmon.
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Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well.
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Three things breed jealousy: A mighty state, a rich treasure, and a fair wife.
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If one plays with a lion, let him beware of its paw.
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Hours were made for slaves.
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A foe vanquished is a foe no more.
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You can't swim long against the current without cutting your throat as a pig does.
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If you act as good as you look, you'll never shame your family.
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Kindness is more binding than a loan.
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Every time you forgive a man you weaken him and strengthen yourself.
American proverb

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