English Proverbs
A bad excuse is better than none. Always give an excuse, even if it's a poor one. A bad penny always turns up. An unwanted or disreputable person constantly comes back. A bad tree does not yield good apples. A bad parent does not raise good children. A bad workman blames his tools. Blaming the tools for bad workmanship is an excuse for lack of skill. A barking dog seldom bites. Someone who constantly makes threats rarely carries them out. A bird in hand is worth two in a bush. It is better to keep what you have rather than to risk losing it by searching for something better. A black plum is as sweet as a white. People should not be judged by their appearance. A book holds a house of gold. There is a wealth of knowledge in books. A broken friendship may be soldered but will never be sound. Friendships can be rebuilt after a dispute but will never be as strong as before. A burden of one's own choice is not felt. Something difficult seems easier when it is done voluntarily. A burn...