Dove Proverbs

A dove has no place amongst the crows. (Greek Proverb)
A crow will never be a dove. View proverb
Bulgarian Proverb
A secret is like a dove: when it leaves my hand it takes wing. View proverb
Arabic Proverb
It is not honour for an eagle to vanquish a dove. View proverb
Italian Proverb
He who makes himself a dove is eaten by the hawk. View proverb
Italian Proverb
Better a dove on the plate than a woodgrouse in the mating place. View proverb
Russian Proverb
If a man is as wise as a serpent, he can afford to be as harmless as a dove. View proverb
Cheyenne Proverb
The village slatternly wench has the form of a dove, the heart of a fox, and the mind of an toad. View proverb
English Proverb
When a dove begins to associate with crows its feathers remain white but its heart grows black. View proverb
German Proverb
A falcon will not breed a dove. View proverb
Hungarian Proverb
Even a blind dove finds a grain of wheat at times. (Swedish Proverb)
The wagtail hops and flaps its wings, but the male dove feeds and coos. View proverb
Maltese Proverb
A wife should be as humble as a lamb, busy as a bee, as beautiful as a bird of paradise and faithful as a turtle dove. View proverb
Russian Proverb
The fried dove/pigeon (or chicken) will not fly into your mouth. View proverb
Hungarian Proverb