Proverbs

We do use lot of proverbs in our daily life and also we hear the same. why can't we make a collection of those and also add the equivalent proverbs from other countries also. If the proverb is in other languages it is better to give the explanation so that we can understand it.
My share is--
Noyattra vaazhvae kuraivattra selvam-----Health is wealth

sriniketan

good going !

Koolukkum aasai..meesaikkum aasai.
( wishing for mustache and also for pudding( heehee..the best conversion I got for 'kool' ) As if we cant eat kool if we hav mustache...
That is wishing for both extremes... )

Thottilum aatti kolandhayum killradhu.
(A reason for problem that is also reason for solution)

hi,

please give english meaning too don't forget already its given but reminding.

oont ke mooh me zeera(hindi)----- a drop in the ocean

bye

l'argent est la racine de tous les maux.......money is the root of all evils

battre le fer pendant qu'il est chaud....strike while the iron's hot

l'argent attire l'argent......money makes money

hi,

aankho ka tara--apple of the eyes
paani paani hona--to fill with shame
aankho me utar aana--get very angry
makkhan lagana--butter polishing

bye

hi,
A friend in need is a friend indeed
Tit for tat

Aankh dikana - being angry

Hi,
What you sow is what you reap.

~Punitha

Hi Huma,

can I please knoe what language is this..l'argent attire l'argent---nice proverb.

After a storm comes a calm

Actions speak louder than words

hey everybody

a few from my side

All's well that end's well

Run O'the Mill - Usual

The power of a Pen is Mightier than a Sword