907 Proverbs about Water / Page 14
261. Much water passes by the mill that the miller perceives not.
262. Muddy water won't do for a mirror.
263. One good word quenches more heat than a bucket of water.
264. Public money is like holy water, every one helps himself to it.
265. Running water carries no poison.
266. Softly, barber, the water scalds.
267. Still water breeds vermin.
268. The mill does not grind without water.
269. The river does not swell with clear water.
270. The scalded dog fears cold water.
271. The scalded dog fears hot water, and afterwards, cold.
272. The water breaks out where it is not expected.
273. There is no use in saying, I will not go such a way, nor drink of such a water.
274. Thick wine is better than clear water.
275. Three things drive a man out of doors: smoke, dropping water, and a shrew.
276. Water after does not quench a fire at hand.
277. Water, smoke, and a vicious woman, drive men out of the house.
278. When there is a fire in the neighbourhood carry water to your own house.
279. When your neighbor's house is on fire, carry water to your own.
280. As water runs towards the sword money towards the rich man's hand.
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