Friday, 30 October 2020

A Few Delightful 17th And 18th Century Proverbs.

 Wise men's sayings.


" A money less man goes fast through the market. "

" Ask no questions and hear no lies. "

" No man is hero to his valet. "

" What can you expect from a pig but a grunt.  "

" Distance lends enchantment to the view. "

" If in February there be  no rain, tis neither good for hay nor grain. "

" A nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse. "

" He that will eat the fruit must climb the tree. "

"  Walnut and pears you plant for your heirs. "

" Talk of the devil, and he is bound to appear. "

" You never miss the water till the well runs dry. "

" Take care of the pence and the pounds will take care of themselves. "

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