American proverbs

Cleverness is serviceable for everything, sufficient for nothing.

You must not enthrone ignorance just because there is much of it.

Where the woman wears the breeches, she has a good right to them.

Character is what we are; reputation is what others think we are.

Character is what you are in the dark when no one else is around.

If three people tell you that you are drunk, you better lie down.

Three faithful friends: an old wife, an old dog, and ready money.

The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work.

Your own faults look as big to the other fellow as his do to you.

Life is a comedy to those who think, a tragedy to those who feel.

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