Footprints on the sands of time are not made by sitting down
This refers to the seventh stanza of Longfellow's A Psalm of Life: Lives of great men all reminded us We can make our lives sublime, And,... Read more →
Proverbs starting with letter F
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
Foolish people act hastily and do or say things that wiser people would avoid. Angels here represent people of wisdom. The proverb is a line... Read more →
A fool and his money are soon parted
This is a similar proverb to Easy come, easy go. A wise man spends his money prudently; a foolish man spends his without thought and is soon... Read more →
Fling dirt enough and some will stick
Tell enough lies about a persona nd some of them will be believed. In the modern way of speaking,the process is known as a smear campaign. 'I... Read more →
The fish will soon be caught that nibbles at every bait
It doesn’t do to be too curious or inquisitive.
First thrive and then wive
The wording is old but the lesson is as fresh as ever. Don’t marry until you can well afford to do so.
First impressions are most lasting
We may have met a person many time since our first meeting, but his or her appearance as it struck us then is the one that lingers longest in... Read more →
First come, first served
This is the penalty of lateness. Those who arrive early get a better choice. 'I bought a lovely dress for two pounds at the sale,' Mary told her... Read more →
First catch your hare
You cannot cook and eat it until you have caught it, which may not be easy. Don't decide what you are going to do with a thing until it is in... Read more →
The first blow is half the battle
Whoever gets his blow in first catches his adversary at a disadvantage. Here, for the sake of example, is a description of a football... Read more →