Never tell your enemy that your foot aches
Never admit a weakness to a person who is liable to take advantage of it.
Never spur a willing horse
A 'willing horse' is a person who works well and without complaint. (All lay loads on willing horse) Don't urge him on to work harder and... Read more →
Never spend your money before you have it
This proverb teaches prudence on money. If your father promises to give you 500 dollars on your twentieth birthday, which is in six months... Read more →
Never say die
Never give up. While there's life there's hope. Press on!
Never put off till tomorrow what may be done today
If a thing has to be done, do it now. Remember that Procrastination is the thief of time.
Never make threats you cannot carry out
This is sound advice because, if your bluff is called, you look very silly.
Never look a gift horse in the mouth
Never be too critical of anything you have received as a gift. The condition of a horse's teeth is a good guide to its age. If a man needs a... Read more →
Never judge by appearances
Never base your opinion of anything merely on what it looks like, for Appearances are deceptive and Things are seldom what they seem. For... Read more →
Murder will out
Murder cannot be concealed indefinitely. As Dryden wrote in The Cock and the Fox: Murder may pass unpunish'd for a time, But tardy justice will... Read more →
Muck and money go together
You can earn good money if you don't mind dirtying your hands.