Old proverbial 'sayings'

My head is a repository of all the old sayings my mum used when I was little and they stuck.

I only ever hear people my age (50+) using these now.

It's a shame if their use disappears completely.

I'd be curious to know whether any of the younger members of the forum know/use these.

Please share any you know.

There is a lot of wisdom in these.

A few that spring to mind immediately.

A stitch in time saves nine.

He who hesitates is lost.

Look before you leap.

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Jack of all trades, master of none

A rolling stone gathers no moss.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained

Out of the frying pan, into the fire

Youth is wasted on the young

Kill two birds with one stone.

A bad workman blames his tools

A fool and his money are soon parted

Honesty is the best policy

Absence makes the heart grow fonder

Careless talk costs lives

Don't rob Peter to pay Paul

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  • I've heard most of these sayings before, except "he who hesitates is lost" 

    I was saying today how although it's a bit warmer I won't stop wearing my coat for a while, then remembered this one: "Don't cast a clout until May is out"

    If you're not sure, that means "Don't take off any layers of clothing until the end of May"

  • Being picky, here Pixiefox, but the May referred to in the saying is Mayblossom, another name for the Hawthorn plant, which blooms late May to early June, depending on the warmth of the season. So in fact, don’t take your coat off until you see the Hawthorn bush out in bloom. Which could well be late May but could be even later. It was this year, around these parts. Sorry for being the pedant. Hey, it is an autism forum :-)

  • Omg I've never met another person who knows this distinction!

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