1. A bird in the h and is worth two in the bush. 双鸟在林不如一鸟在手。
2. A bird is known by its note and a man by his talk. 闻其歌知其鸟，听其言知其人。
3. A bird may be known by its song. 什么鸟儿唱什么歌。
4. A borrowed cloak does not keep one warm. 借来的斗篷不暖身。
5. Absence sharpens love, presence strengthens it. 相聚爱益切，离别情更深。
6. A burnt child dreads the fire. 一朝被蛇咬，十年怕井绳。
7. Accidents will happen. 天有不测风云。
8. A clean h and wants no washing. 身正不怕影子斜。
9. A clear conscience is a soft pillow. 问心无愧，高枕无忧。
10. A close mouth catches no flies. 病从口入，祸从口出。
11. A contented mind is perpetual feast. 知足常乐。
12. A creaking door hangs long on its hinges. 户枢不蠹。
13. Actions speak louder than words. 事实胜于雄辩。
14. A fair face may hide a foul heart. 人不可貌相。
15. A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit. 吃一堑，长一智。
16. A fool and his money are soon parted. 笨蛋难聚财。
17. A friend in need is a friend indeed. 患难见真情。
18. A friend without faults will never be found. 没有缺点的朋友是永远找不到的。
19. A fool may give a wise man counsel. 愚者千虑，必有一得。
20. A good marksman may miss. 智者千虑，必有一失。
21. A journey of a thous and miles begins with a single step. 千里之行，始于足下。
22. A lazy youth, a lousy age. 少壮不努力，老大徒伤悲。
23. A fool’s bolt may sometimes hit the mark. 愚者千虑，必有一得。
24. A good fame is better than a good face. 美名胜过美貌。
25. A good medicine tastes bitter. 良药苦口，忠言逆耳。
