PROVERBS I'VE NEVER KNOWN

A tree never hits an automobile except in self defense.

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

If you can't ride two horses at once, you shouldn't be in the circus.



Men seek less to be instructed than applauded.



Never miss a good chance to shut up.



Of two evils, it is always best to vote for the less hypocritical.

The bad gardener quarrels with his rake.


When pleasure interferes with business, give up business.


You don't put robbers to work in a bank.


A bashful dog never fattens.


A maid who laughs is half taken.


A stumble may prevent a fall.



Ale in, wit out.


Death always comes too early or too late.


A fool is thirsty in the midst of water.


When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.


Confessed faults are half mended.


What may be done at any time will be done at no time.