Rodgers Dictionary of Proverbs
Not to know the good we have Till time has
stolen the cherish'd gift away, Is cause of
half the misery that we feel, And makes
the world the wilderness it is.
Not to oversee workmen, is to leave your
purse open.
Not to talk is to hate.
Not to use trickery is also trickery.
Not to watch your workmen is to lose your
money.
Not to wish to recover is a mortal symptom.
Not too little, not too much.
Not turning his hand around for it.
Not until just before dawn do people sleep
best; not until people get old do they
become wise.
Not until the tree is felled can you see how
tall it was.
Not wearing a high cap of someone.
Not wine . . . men intoxicate themselves; not
vice . . . men entice themselves.
Not words but knocks.
Not wrapping it in cloth.
Nothing ages more than a good deed.
Nothing answers worse than too high
farming.
Nothing bears a stronger resemblance to a
madman than a man when drunk.
Nothing beneath the sun is lasting.
Nothing bolder than the miller's shirt, that
every morning collars a thief.
Nothing but a handful of dust will fill the
eyes of man.
Nothing can be said which has not been said
already.
Nothing can come out of a sack but what is
in it.
Nothing can end favorably without
heavenly guidance.
Nothing can exist long without occasional
rest.
Nothing can suffice a person except that
which they have not.
Nothing comes easy.
Nothing comes of nothing.
Nothing comes sooner to light, than that
which is long hid.
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Nothing dries quicker than tears.
Nothing dries so fast as tears.
Nothing dries sooner than tears.
Nothing dries up more quickly than a tear.
Nothing enters a close Hand.
Nothing enters into a close hand.
Nothing equals the joy of the drinker, except
the joy of the wine in being drunk.
Nothing falls from heaven.
Nothing falls into the mouth of a sleeping
fox.
Nothing for nothing.
Nothing goes on for ever.
Nothing grows old sooner than a kindness.
Nothing happens for nothing.
Nothing hurts like the truth.
Nothing improves the taste of pasta more
than a good appetite.
Nothing in excess.
Nothing in haste but catching fleas.
Nothing in life was as ugly as death.
Nothing in this world is certain but death
and next winter's snows.
Nothing is as bad that it isn't good for
something.
Nothing is as burdensome as a secret.
Nothing is as new as something which as
been long forgotten.
Nothing is blacker than the pan.
Nothing is certain but death and taxes.
Nothing is certain but the unforeseen.
Nothing is comprehensible except by virtue
of its edges.
Nothing is difficile to a weill willed man.
Nothing is difficult if you're used to it.
Nothing is difficult to a willing mind.
Nothing is difficult when you get used to it.
Nothing is done while something remains
undone.
Nothing is easy to the unwilling.
Nothing is ever well done in a hurry, except
flying from the plague or from quarrels,
and catching fleas.
Nothing is gained without taking risks.
Nothing is given as easily as advice.
Nothing is grievous which necessity enjoins.