English Proverbs
If a camel gets his nose in a tent, his body will
follow.
If you are patient in one moment of anger,
you will avoid 100 days of sorrow.
If you chase two rabbits, you will not catch either
one. If you try to do two things at the same time, you won’t succeed in doing either of them.
If you want a friend, be a friend.
Ignorance is bliss. Possible interpretation: What you do not know causes no worry or sadness.
In for a penny, in for a pound. If you start something, it’s better to spend the time or money necessary to complete it.
It never rains but it pours. Misfortunes usually come in large numbers.
It’s no use crying over spilt milk. Don’t express regret for something that has happened and cannot be remedied.
It takes all sorts to make a world. People vary in character and abilities, and this is a good thing.