Wise Old Sayings

Authors Unknown

Wise Old Sayings Vol. 1



"Where there's a will there's a way."

"A watched pot never boils."

"Constant dropping wears away stones."

"A picture is worth a thousand words."

"A word to the wise is enough, and many words won't fill a bushel."

"Lost time is never found again."

"Fine feathers make fine birds."

"A small leak will sink a great ship."

"Character is easier kept than recovered."

"Look before you leap."

"The longest way round is the shortest way home."

"Disobedience brings its own reward."

"The cat in gloves catches no mice!"

"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."

"Silks and satins, scarlets and velvets put out the kitchen fire."


Wise Old Sayings



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