A hand-book of proverbs. Comprising an entire re-publication of Ray's collection of English proverbs, with his additions from foreign languages. And a complete alphabetical index; in which are introduced large additions, as well of proverbs as of sayings, sentences, maxims, and phrases / [Henry George Bohn].

  • Henry George Bohn
Date:
1875
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Credit: A hand-book of proverbs. Comprising an entire re-publication of Ray's collection of English proverbs, with his additions from foreign languages. And a complete alphabetical index; in which are introduced large additions, as well of proverbs as of sayings, sentences, maxims, and phrases / [Henry George Bohn]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    What is bought is cheaper than a gift.—Port. Mais barato he o comprcido que o pedido. Who hath bitter in his mouth spits not all sweet. The blind man’s wife needs no painting. Span. For whom does the blind man’s wife paint herself? La muger del ciego, phra qui6n se afeyta ? He is blind enough, who sees not through the holes of a sieve. Span. That which blossoms in the spring, will bring forth fruit in the autumn. He that blows in the dust, fills his own eyes. The body is the socket of the soul. It is easy to bowl down hill. Brabbling curs never want sore ears. The brain that sows not corn, plants thistles. The ass that brays most, eats least. Would you have better bread than is made of wheat? Ital. Bread with eyes, and cheese without eyes.—Span. Pan con ojos, y queso sin ojos. As I brew, so I must drink. Some say, as I brew, so I must bake. There is no deceit in a brimmer. Between two brothers, two witnesses and a notary. Span. Building is a sweet impoverishing. (It is called the Spanish plague : therefore, as Cato well saith, Optimum est aliena insania frui.) Building and the marrying of children are great wasters. Fr. The greatest burdens are not the gainfullest. To buy dear is not bounty. Buy at a market, but sell at home. Span. Comprar en heria, y vender en casa. C. There is no cake but there is the like of the same make. In a calm sea every man is a pilot. A good candle-holder proves a good gamester. If thou hast not a capon, feed on an onion. Fr. The cat is hungry when a crust contents her. The liquorish cat gets many a rap. It’s a bad cause that none dare speak in.
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