American proverbs

There are many kinds of fruit that grow on the tree of life, but none so sweet as friendship.

A slip of the foot and you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over.

If we blame others for our failures, then we should also give others credit for our successes.

Cheerfulness, helpfulness and honesty are fine, good companions to take with you through life.

A cat has nine lives; for three he plays, for three he strays, and for the last three he stays.

Get what you can, and what you get, hold; it's the stone that will turn all your lead into gold.

Cast the beam out of your own eye before you try to cast the mote from the eyes of your neighbour.

The dog has returned to his vomit again, and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.

True friends are like diamonds, precious and rare; false ones like autumn leaves, found everywhere.

The intelligence of the average individual reaches its lowest ebb when he enters a railroad station.

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