American Proverbs

American Proverbs grew from frontier life and a nation of immigrants. They favor plain speech, self-reliance, and practical humor—lessons about work, opportunity, and keeping faith in the future.

Arrogance is a kingdom without a crown. (American Proverb)
One man's garbage is another man's treasure. View proverb
American Proverb
If you want something done and done well, do it yourself. View proverb
American Proverb
Success has many parents, but failure is an orphan. View proverb
American Proverb
A lady is a woman who makes it easy for a man to be a gentleman. View proverb
American Proverb
Never criticize a man until you've walked a mile in his moccasins. View proverb
American Proverb
Hell and the courtroom are always open. View proverb
American Proverb
We judge others by their acts, but ourselves by our intentions. View proverb
American Proverb
If you don't have a plan for yourself, you'll be a part of someone else's. View proverb
American Proverb
A clear conscience is a good pillow. View proverb
American Proverb
A harvest of peace is produced from a seed of contentment. (American Proverb)
Life is too short to do stupid things. View proverb
American Proverb
When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. View proverb
American Proverb
Your whole destiny is involved in the attitude you take toward your sin. View proverb
American Proverb
Some are born to honor, and some have honor thrust upon them. View proverb
American Proverb
Diplomacy is the art of letting someone else have your way. View proverb
American Proverb
Silence is golden, speech is silver. View proverb
American Proverb
The real owners of the land are not yet born. View proverb
American Proverb
A contented mind is a continual feast. View proverb
American Proverb
Don't cry over spilled milk. View proverb
American Proverb
Failing to plan is planning to fail. (American Proverb)
A man chases a woman until she catches him. View proverb
American Proverb
Each day provides its own gifts. View proverb
American Proverb
The secret of life is not to do what you like, but to like what you do. View proverb
American Proverb
Poets are born, not made. View proverb
American Proverb