1614 American Proverbs / Page 5
81. A good surgeon must have an eagle's eye, a lion's heart, and a lady's hand.
82. A gracious woman obtains honor, and strong men obtain riches.
83. A great fortune is a great servitude.
84. A great talker may be no fool, but he is one who relies on him.
85. A guilty dog always barks.
86. A harvest of peace is produced from a seed of contentment.
87. A house divided against itself cannot stand.
88. A house is not a home.
89. A house without books is like a room without windows.
90. A human learns how to talk early, but how to keep silent late.
91. A joy that's shared is a joy made double.
92. A joyous evening often leads to a sorrowful morning.
93. A lady is a woman who makes it easy for a man to be a gentleman.
94. A lean agreement is better than a fat judgment.
95. A life of leisure and a life of laziness are different things.
96. A light cinch is best.
97. A little bit of powder and a little bit of paint make a woman look like what she ain't.
98. A little courtesy will go a long way.
99. A little doubt saves many a mistake.
100. A little help is worth a lot of pity.