American proverbs

Honesty is like an icicle; if once it melts that is the end of it.

There's no use in closing the barn door after the horse is stolen.

I'd rather have them say ""There he goes"" than ""Here he lies."".

It is bad luck to fall out of a thirteenth story window on Friday.

Getting things done is largely a matter of getting things started.

Great estates may venture more; little boats must keep near shore.

Doctor's faults are covered with earth, and rich men's with money.

You can hardly keep from getting soiled if you fight with a skunk.

He who can take advice is sometimes superior to those who give it.

The sound of a church bell at times has more effect than a sermon.

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