· All is not gold that glitters. All things that glitter are not gold.

· All is not gain that is put in the purse. Not all the money put in the purse is deserved.

· All is not at hand that helps.

· All is flour that comes to his mill. It can be ground into powder in his mill.

· All is fish that comes to one?s net. All is fish that comes to one?s net.

· All is fair in war.

·Bare words, no bargain.Bare words cannot make a deal.

· Bad workmen often blame their tools. Bad workmen often blame their tools.

· Bad news has wings. Bad news spreads thousands of miles.

· Bacchus has drowned more men than Nepture. Bacchus has drowned more men than Nepture.

· A wise man thinks all that he says, a fool says all that he thinks.

· A wise man will make tools of what comes to hand. A wise man can adapt to circumstances.

· A woman?s work is never at an end. A woman?s work is never at an end.

· A word is enough to the wise. A word is enough to the wise.

A word spoken is past recalling. Once a word is spoken, it is difficult to catch up.

· A work ill done must be done twice. A job that is not done needs to be done again.

· A man may smile and smile and be villain.

· A man may love his house well without riding on the ridge. Why should you boast in front of others if you have a treasure?

· A man may dig his grave with his teeth. Trouble comes from the mouth.

· A man is not good or bad for one action. A man is not good or bad for one action.

· A man is not a horse because he was born in a stable.

· A man is known by the company he keeps. Observe his friends and you will know his person.

· A man is as old as he feels. Whether you are old or not, you know.

· A man can not spin and reel at the same time.

· A man cannot serve two masters.

· A man can never thrive who had a wasteful wife. A man who had a wasteful wife will never thrive.

· A man can do no more than he can. Everything can only be done according to one's ability.

· A man can die but once. There is only one death in life.

· A man apt to promise is apt to forget. A man who makes light promises is easy to forget.

· A man alone is either a saint or a devil. A man alone can be a saint or a devil.

· A maid that laughs is half taken. A maid that laughs is half taken.

· A maiden with many wooers often chooses the worst. A maiden with many wooers often chooses the worst.

· A maiden with many wooers often chooses the worst. A maiden with many wooers often chooses the worst.

· Although it rains, throw not away your watering pot.

· All truths are not to be told.

· All time is no time when it is past. Time is gone and will never come back.

· All things will come round to him who will but wait. As long as you are patient and willing to wait, everything will come on time.

· All things are obedient to money. Money can make everything go round.

· All things are easy that are done willingly.

· All things are difficult before they are easy.

· All the world?s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.

· All the wit in the world is not in one head. All the wisdom in the world cannot be concentrated in one head.

· All the treasures of the earth would not bring back one lost moment. Opportunities lost will never come back, and opportunities cannot be redeemed.

· All shall be well, Jack shall have Jill. Lovers will eventually get married.

· All?s fish that comes to his net.

· All?s fair in love and war. Love and war are fair by any means.

· All roads lead to Rome. All roads lead to Rome.

· All rivers run into the sea. All rivers run into the sea.

· All one?s geese are swans. Bragging.

· All men cannot be first. It is impossible for everyone to be first.

· All is well that ends well. The results are all good.

· All is not lost that is in danger.

· All is not gold that glitters. All things that glitter are not gold.

· All is not gain that is put in the purse. Not all the money put in the purse is deserved.

· All is not at hand that helps.

· All is flour that comes to his mill. It can be ground into powder in his mill.

· All is fish that comes to one?s net. All is fish that comes to one?s net.

· All is fair in war.

· All covet, all lose. If you are greedy for too much, you will lose.

· All cats love fish but fear to wet their paws.

· All bread is not baked in one oven. People’s hearts are different, just like their noodles.

· All asses wag their ears. Fools always like to pretend to be smart.

· All are not thieves that dogs bark at.

· All are not saints that go to church.

· All are not merry that dance lightly. Those who appear happy may not always be happy.

· All are not hunters that blow the horn.

· All are brave when the enemy flies.

· A living dog is better than a dead lion. A living dog is better than a dead lion.

· A little spark kindles a great fire. A single spark can start a prairie fire.

· A little pot is soon hot. A small pot of water is easy to heat.

· A little neglect may breed great mischief. A little neglect may breed great mischief.

· A little learning is a dangerous thing. A little learning is misleading.

· A little leak will sink a great ship. A thousand-foot embankment breaks in an ant nest.

· A little labor, much health. Moderate labor is of great benefit to fitness.

· A little is better than none. Better than nothing.

· A little fire is quickly trodden out. A small hole is easy to mend.

· A little child is the sweetest and purest thing in the world.

· A little body often harbors a great soul. A little body often harbors a great soul.

· A lion at home, a mouse abroad. A lion at home, a mouse abroad.

· A light purse makes a heavy heart. When you have no money, you have a heavy heart.

· A light purse is a heavy curse. It is difficult to be without money.

· A life without a purpose is a ship without a rudder. A life without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder.

· A life without a friend is a life without a sun. A life without a friend is a life without a sun.

· A lie begets a lie till they come to generation. Lies beget lies, and lies are passed down to generations.

· A liar is worse than a thief. Lying is worse than stealing.

· A liar is not believed when he speaks the truth. No one believes a liar when he speaks the truth.

· Ale will make a cat speak. Speak the truth after drinking.

· A lazy youth, a lousy age. A young man who does not work hard will become a sad old man.

· A lazy sheep thinks its wool is heavy.

· A lamb is as dear to a poor man as an ox to the rich. A lamb of a poor man is more precious than an ox of a rich man.

· A Jack of all trades and master of none.

· A joke never gains an enemy but often loses a friend. A joke never gains an enemy but often loses a friend.

· A house divided against itself cannot stand. A house divided against itself cannot stand.

· A horse is neither better nor worse for his trappings. A horse cannot be judged by its trappings.

· A hero is known in the time of misfortune. Times create heroes.

· A heavy purse makes a light heart. If you have enough money in your pocket, your mood will naturally be relaxed.

· A hasty man is seldom out of trouble. A hasty man is seldom out of trouble.

· A happy heart makes a blooming visage. A happy heart makes a blooming visage.

· A handful of common sense is worth bushel of learning. A handful of common sense is worth a bushel of learning.

· A guilty conscience needs no accuser. A guilty conscience needs no accuser.

· A guilty conscience is a self-accuser. A guilty conscience is a self-accuser.

· A great talker is a great liar. The best talker is also the best liar.

· A good winter brings a good summer. Auspicious snow heralds a good harvest.

· A good tongue is a good weapon. A clever tongue is a sharp weapon.

· A good tale is none the worse for being twice told. A good tale is never tired of being heard.

· A good name keeps lustre in the dark. A good name also shines brightly in the dark.

· A good name is sooner lost than won. Reputation is rare and easy to lose.

· A good name is earlier lost than won. It is easy to lose a good name, but difficult to get a good name.

· A good name is better than riches. A good name is better than riches.

· A good medicine tastes bitter. Good medicine tastes bitter, but honest advice offends the ears.

· A good maxim is never out of season.

· A good marksman may miss. A wise man will miss one after all his considerations.

· A good horse often needs a good spur. A good horse often needs a good spur.

· A good horse cannot be of a bad colour. A good horse cannot be of a bad color.

· A good heart conquers ill fortune. A good heart conquers ill fortune.

· A good healthy body is worth more a crown in gold. A healthy body is worth more than a crown made of gold.

· A good head and an industrious hand are worth gold in any land. A smart head and an industrious hand are worth gold in any land.

· A good friend is my nearest relation.

· A good fame is better than a good face.

· A good face is a letter of recommendation. A good face is a letter of recommendation.

· A good dog deserves a good bone. A reward for hard work.

· A good example is the best sermon. Teaching by example is better than teaching by words.

· A good conscience is a continual feast. If you don’t do anything bad during the day, you won’t be surprised if someone knocks on the door at midnight.

· A good book is a light to the soul. A good book illuminates the soul.

· A good book is a best friend who never turns his back upon us.

· A good beginning makes a good ending. A good beginning makes a good ending.

· A good beginning is half the battle. A good beginning is half the battle.

· A good appetite is a good sauce. Hungry is not selective about food.

· A good anvil does not fear the hammer.

· A full cup must be carried steadily. A full cup must be carried steadily.

· A full belly counsels well. After having enough food and clothing, you will know honor and disgrace.

· After meat, mustard. Give an umbrella after the rain.

· After dinner sit a while; after supper walk a mile.

· After dinner comes the reckoning. Eat, drink and have fun, you should pay the price.

· After death, the doctor.

· After black clouds, clear weather. Good luck.

· After a storm comes a calm.

· A friend without faults will never be found. A friend without faults will never be found.

· A friend to everybody is a friend to nobody. Make friends widely, but not deeply.

· A friend is not so soon gotten as lost. Make friends slowly and lose friends quickly.

· A friend is never known till a man have need. You can never know a true friend until you are in trouble.

· A friend is best found in adversity. A friend in need is a true friend.

· A friend is a second self. A friend is another me.

· A friend in need is a friend indeed. A friend in need is a true friend.

· A friend in court is worse than a penny in purse. Having money in the past is not as good as having a friend in court.

· A friend exaggerates a man's virtue, an enemy his crimes.

· A fox may grow gray, but never good. A fox may grow gray, but never good.

· A fool?s heart dances on his lips.

· A fool?s bolt may sometimes hit the mark.

· A fool may throw a stone into a well which a hundred wise men cannot pull out. A fool may throw a stone into a well which a hundred wise men cannot pull out.

· A fool may give a wise man counsel. A fool may give a wise man counsel.

· A fool may ask more questions in an hour than a wise man can answer in seven years. A fool may ask more questions than a wise man can answer in seven years.

· A fool can ask more questions than seven wise men can answer. A fool can ask more questions than seven wise men can answer.

· A fool attempting to be witty is an object of profoundest pity. A fool attempting to be witty is the most pitiable thing.

· A fool and his money are soon parted.

· A fool always rushes to the fore. A fool always rushes to the fore.

· A fool always comes short of his reckoning. A fool always comes short of his reckoning.

· A flow of words is no proof of wisdom. A flow of words is no proof of wisdom.

· Affairs that are done by due degrees are soon ended. Things that are done step by step will be completed quickly.

· A fault confessed is half redressed. Admitting a mistake is half corrected.

· A father is a treasure, a brother is a comfort, but a friend is both. A father is a treasure, a brother is a comfort, but a friend is both.

· A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit. A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit.

· A faithful friend is hard to find. A faithful friend is hard to find.

· A fair face may hide a foul heart.

· A fair death honors the whole life. A fair death honors the whole life.

· Adversity successfully overcome is the highest glory. Successfully overcoming difficulties is the highest glory.

· Adversity makes strange bedfellows. When faced with adversity, one does not choose friends.

· Adversity makes a man wise, not rich. Adversity makes a man wise, but not rich.

· Adversity leads to prosperity. Adversity leads to prosperity.

· Adversity is a good discipline. Suffering is a good opportunity to hone people.

· A dog will not howl if you beat him with a bone. A dog will not bark if you beat him with a bone.

·Admonish your friends in private, praise them in public. Admonish your friends in private and praise them in public.

· A disease known is half cured. A definite diagnosis is half the cure.

· A discontented man knows not where to sit easy. A dissatisfied man knows not where to sit easily.

· Actions speak louder than words. Facts speak louder than words.

· Action is the proper fruit of knowledge. Action is the fruit of knowledge.

· A creaking door hangs long on its hinges.

· A crafty knave needs no broker. A crafty knave needs no broker.

· A covetous man is good to none but worse to himself. A greedy man does no good to others, but does more harm to himself.

· A contented mind is perpetual feast. A contented mind is perpetual feast.

· A constant guest is never welcome. A constant guest who stays for a long time is not welcome.

· A common danger causes common action. A common enemy.

· A cock is valiant on his own dunghill. Yelang is arrogant.

· A close mouth catches no flies. Disease enters through the mouth and disaster comes out of the mouth.

· A clear fast is better than a dirty breakfast. It is better to be poor than to be rich.

· A clear conscience laughs at false accusations. If you don’t do anything wrong during the day, you won’t be surprised if you knock on the door in the middle of the night.

· A clear conscience is a sure card. A clear conscience is a sure card.

· A clear conscience is a soft pillow. A clear conscience is a soft pillow.

· A clean hand wants no washing. I am not afraid of slanted shadows.

· A cheerful wife is the joy of life. A cheerful wife is the joy of life.

· A change of work is as good as a rest. A change of work is as good as a rest.

· Accidents will happen.

· A cat may look at a king. A cat also has the right to see the king.

· A candle lights others and consumes itself. A candle burns itself and illuminates others.

· A burnt child dreads the fire. Once bitten by a snake, it will be afraid of well ropes for ten years.

· A burden of one?s choice is not felt. A burden of one?s choice is not felt.

· Absence sharpens love, presence strengthens it. When we are together, our love is stronger, but when we are apart, our love is deeper.

· A borrowed cloak does not keep one warm. A borrowed cloak does not keep one warm.

· A book that remains shut is but a block. A book that remains shut is but a block. A book that remains shut without reading is just like a piece of wood.

· A book is the same today as it always was and it will never change. A good book is the same today as it always was and it will never change.

· A blind man will not thank you for a looking-glass.

· A blind man who leans against a wall imagines that it?s the boundary of the world. Sit well and look at the sky.

· A bit in the morning is better than nothing all day. A bit is better than nothing.

· A bird may be known by its song. Which bird sings what song.

· A bird is known by its note, and a man by his talk. A bird is known by its song, and a man by his talk

· A bird in the hand is Two birds in the bush are worth two in the bush. One bird in the hand is worth two.

· A beggar?s purse is bottomless. A beggar?s purse is bottomless.

· A bargain is a bargain. An agreement reached cannot be broken.

· A bad workman quarrels with his tools.

· A bad thing never dies. A bad thing never dies.

· A bad padlock invites a picklock. Open the door and welcome the thief.

· A bad custom is like a good cake, better broken than kept. A bad custom is like a fresh pie, better broken than kept.

· A bad custom is like a good cake, better broken than kept. A bad custom is like a fresh pie, better broken than kept.

· A bad conscience is a snake in one's heart. A bad conscience is a snake in one's heart.

· A bad conscience is a snake in one's heart. A bad compromise is better than a good lawsuit. A bad compromise is better than a good lawsuit. A bad compromise is better than a good lawsuit.

· A bad bush is better than the open field. Something is better than nothing.

· A bad beginning makes a bad ending. He who hates the beginning will hate the end.

·No wisdom like silenceThe wise man is taciturn