关于爱情,家庭,婚姻（可以是关于其中一个也可以所有）的英语谚语

"After you" is good manners. “您先请”是礼貌.
A bad beginning makes a bad ending. 恶其始者必恶其终.
A bad bush is better than the open field. 有胜于无.
A bad compromise is better than a good lawsuit. 吃亏的和解也比胜诉强.
A bad conscience is a snake in one's heart. 做贼心虚.
A bad custom is like a good cake, better broken than kept. 坏习惯像鲜馅饼,分食要比保存好.
A bad padlock invites a picklock. 开门揖盗.
A bad thing never dies. 坏事传千年.
A bad workman always blames his tools. 不会撑船怪河弯.
A bad workman quarrels with his tools 拙匠常怨工具差.
A bargain is a bargain. 达成的协议不可撕毁.
A beggar's purse is bottomless. 乞丐的钱袋是无底洞.
A bird in the hand is worth than two in the bush. 一鸟在手胜过双鸟在林.
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.
A bird may be known by its song. 什麽鸟唱什麽歌.
A bit in the morning is better than nothing all day. 略有胜于全无.
A blind man who leans against a wall imagines that it's the boundary of the world. 坐井观天.
A blind man will not thank you for a looking-glass. 秋波送盲,白费痴情.
A boaster and a liar are cousins-german. 吹牛与说谎本是同宗.
A book is the same today as it always was and it will never change. 一本好书今天如此,将来也如此,永不改变.
A book that remains shut is but a block. 有书闭卷不阅读,无异是一块木头.
A borrowed cloak does not keep one warm. 借来的斗篷不暖身.
A bosom friend afar brings distant land near. 海内存知己,天涯若比邻.
A bully is always a coward. 色厉内荏.
A burden of one's choice is not felt. 自己选的担子不嫌重.
A burnt child dreads the fire. 一朝被蛇咬,十年怕井绳.
A candle lights others and consumes itself. 蜡烛焚自身,光亮照别人.
A cat has nine lives. 猫有九条命；吉人天相.
A cat may look at a king. 猫也有权晋见国王.
A change of work is as good as a rest. 调换一下工作是很好的休息.
A cheerful wife is the joy of life. 快乐的妻子是生活的乐事.
A clean hand wants no washing. 不做亏心事,不怕鬼叫门.
A clear conscience is a soft pillow. 问心无愧,高枕无忧.
A clear conscience is a sure card. 光明磊落,胜券在握.
A clear conscience laughs at false accusations. 白日不做亏心事,夜半敲门心不惊.
A clear fast is better than a dirty breakfast. 宁为清贫,不为浊富.
A close mouth catches no flies. 病从口入,祸从口出.
A cock is valiant on his own dunghill. 夜郎自大.
A common danger causes common action. 同仇敌忾.
A constant guest is never welcome. 久住非佳宾,常来不欢迎.
A contented mind is a perpetual feast. 知足常乐.
A contented mind is perpetual feast. 知足常乐.
A covetous man is good to none but worse to himself. 贪婪的人对别人毫无好处,对自己却坏处更大.
A crafty knave needs no broker. 狡猾的流氓,不需居间人.
A creaking door hangs long on its hinges. 户枢不蠹.
A discontented man knows not where to sit easy. 不满足者坐无宁时.
A disease known is half cured. 病情确诊断,治病好一半.
A dog will not howl if you beat him with a bone. 骨头打狗狗不叫.
A dog's mouth emits no ivory. 狗嘴里吐不出象牙.
A fair death honors the whole life. 死得光明,终身荣耀.
A fair face may hide a foul heart. 人不可貌相.
A faithful friend is hard to find. 益友难得.
A fall into a pit, a gain in your wit. 吃一堑,长一智.
A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit. 吃一堑,长一智.
A father is a treasure, a brother is a comfort, but a friend is both. 父亲是财富,兄弟是安慰,朋友兼而有之.
A fault confessed is half redressed. 承认错误,等于改正一半.
A flow of words is no proof of wisdom. 口若悬河不能作为才智的证明.
A fool always comes short of his reckoning. 愚人常缺算计.
A fool always rushes to the fore. 傻瓜总爱强出头.
A fool and his money are soon parted. 笨蛋难聚财.
A fool attempting to be witty is an object of profoundest pity. 蠢人装聪明,实在最可怜.
A fool can ask more questions than seven wise men can answer. 一愚发问,七智结舌.
A fool may ask more questions in an hour than a wise man can answer in seven years. 愚者所问,智者难答.
A fool may give a wise man counsel. 愚者千虑,必有一得.
A fool may throw a stone into a well which a hundred wise men cannot pull out. 一愚所失,百智难回.
A fool's bolt is soon shot. 蠢人易于智穷力竭.
A fool's bolt may sometimes hit the mark. 愚者千虑,必有一得.
A fool's heart dances on his lips. 愚人心坦荡,挂在嘴唇上.
A fox may grow gray, but never good. 江山易改,本性难移.
A fox may grow grey, but never good. 狐狸到老也不会变好.
A friend exaggerates a man's virtue, an enemy his crimes. 朋友宣扬人的美德,敌人夸大人的罪过.
A friend in court is better than a penny in purse. 囊中有钱,不如朝中有友.
A friend in need is a friend indeed. 患难见真交.
A friend is a second self. 朋友是另一个我.
A friend is best found in adversity. 患难见真友.
A friend is easier lost than found. 得朋友难,失朋友易.
A friend is never known till a man has need. 不到患难时,永远不能认识真正的朋友.
A friend is not so soon gotten as lost. 交友慢,失友快.
A friend to all is a friend to none. 滥交者无友.
A friend to everybody is a friend to nobody. 广交友,无深交.
A friend without faults will never be found. 没有缺点的朋友是永远找不到的.
A full belly counsels well. 衣食足而后知荣辱.
A full cup must be carried steadily. 杯满盈,须持稳.
A good anvil does not fear the hammer. 好砧不怕锤.
A good appetite is a good sauce. 饥不择食.
A good beginning is half done. 良好的开端是成功的一半.
A good beginning is half the battle. 首战告捷等于一半胜利.
A good beginning makes a good ending. 善始者必善其终.
A good book is a best friend who never turns his back upon us. 一本好书,莫逆之交.
A good book is a good friend. 好书如挚友.
A good book is a light to the soul. 好书一本,照亮心灵.
A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever. 一本好书,相伴一生.
A good conscience is a continual feast. 白日不做亏心事,夜半敲门心不惊.
A good conscience is a soft pillow. 问心无愧,高枕无忧.
A good dog deserves a good bone. 有劳得奖.
A good example is the best sermon. 身教胜似言教.
A good face is a letter of recommendation. 好的相貌就是一封推荐的介绍信.
A good fame is better than a good face. 好的名望胜于好的相貌.
A good friend is my nearest relation. 良友如近亲.
A good head and an industrious hand are worth gold in any land. 聪明脑袋勤劳手,走遍天下贵如金.
A good healthy body is worth more a crown in gold. 健康的身体贵于黄金铸成的皇冠.
A good heart conquers ill fortune. 善心克厄运.
A good horse cannot be of a bad color. 良马的毛色不会差.
A good horse often needs a good spur. 好马常要好靴刺.
A good husband makes a good wife. 夫善则妻贤.
A good marksman may miss. 智者千虑,必有一失.
A good maxim is never out of season. 至理名言不会过时.
A good medicine tastes bitter. 良药苦口,忠言逆耳.
A good name is better than riches. 好名誉胜过有财富.
A good name is earlier lost than won. 失去美名易,得到美名难.
A good name is easier lost than won. 名誉失之易,而得之难.
A good name is sooner lost than won. 美誉难得而易失.
A good name keeps luster in the dark. 好的名声在黑暗中也会光芒四射.
A good surgeon must have an eagle's eye, a lion's heart, and a lady's hand. 出色的外科医生必须心明眼亮和有一双灵巧的手.
A good tale is none the worse for being twice told. 好故事百听不厌.
A good tongue is a good weapon. 伶俐的口齿是一种锐利的武器.
A good wife health is a man's best wealth. 妻贤身体好是男人最大的财富.
A good winter brings a good summer. 瑞雪兆丰年.
A great talker is a great liar. 最会饶舌的人也是最会说谎的人.
A guilty conscience is a self-accuser. 做贼心虚,良心自诛.
A guilty conscience needs no accuser. 贼胆心虚.
A handful of common sense is worth bushel of learning. 一点小常识常胜过很多有价值的学问.
A happy heart makes a blooming visage. 心花怒放,笑逐颜开.
A hasty man is seldom out of trouble. 性急难免出岔子.
A heavy purse makes a light heart. 腰包钱财足,心境自然宽.
A hedge between keeps friendship green. 君子之交淡如水.
A hero is known in the time of misfortune. 时势造英雄.
A horse is neither better nor worse for his trappings. 相马不可凭马的装饰.
A house divided against itself cannot stand. 家庭内讧难维系.
A Jack of all trades and master of none. 三脚猫无所长.
A joke never gains an enemy but loses a friend. 戏谑不能化敌为友,只能使人失去朋友.
A joke never gains an enemy but often loses a friend. 开玩笑总不能化敌为友,反而有时会失去朋友.
A lamb is as dear to a poor man as an ox to the rich. 穷人的一只羔羊比富人的一头牛还要珍贵.
A large part of virtue consists in good habits. 美德大多只是良好的习惯.
A lazy sheep thinks its wool heavy. 懒羊嫌毛重
A lazy youth, a lousy age. 少壮不努力,老大徒伤悲.
A leopard cannot change its spots. 积习难改.
A liar is not believed when he speaks the truth. 骗子说真话,也没人相信.
A liar is worse than a thief. 撒谎比偷窃更可恶.
A lie begets a lie till they come to generation. 谎言生谎言,谎言传万代.
A life without a friend is a life without a sun. 人生在世无朋友,犹如生活无太阳.
A life without a purpose is a ship without a rudder. 人生无目的,犹如船失去了舵.
A light heart lives long. 静以修身.
A light purse is a heavy curse. 为人无钱处处难.
A light purse makes a heavy heart. 囊中无钱心事重.
A lion at home, a mouse abroad. 在家凶如狮,在外却如鼠.
A little body often harbors a great soul. 浓缩的都是精品.
A little body often harbours a great soul. 莫道身躯小,伟人寓其间.
A little child is the sweetest and purest thing in the world. 幼儿是世界上最可爱和最纯洁的.
A little fire is quickly trodden out. 小洞易补.
A little is better than none. 聊胜于无.
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. 一知半解,自欺欺人.
A little labor, much health. 适量劳动健身大有益.
A little leak will sink a great ship. 千丈之堤溃于蚁穴.
A little learning is a dangerous thing. 浅学误人.
A little neglect may breed great mischief. 小不忍则乱大谋.
A little pot is soon hot. 壶小水易热.
A little spark kindles a great fire. 星星之火,可以燎原.
A little wind kindles, much puts out the fire. 适可而止,过犹不及.
A living dog is better than a dead lion. 一条活狗胜过一头死狮.
A maid that laughs is half taken. 少女露笑脸,婚事半成全.
A maiden with many wooers often chooses the worst. 少女有了许多求婚者往往选中了最差的一个.
A man alone is either a saint or a devil. 孤身独处的人可以为圣哲,也可为恶魔.
A man apt to promise is apt to forget. 轻诺者易忘.
A man becomes learned by asking questions. 不耻下问才能有学问.
A man can die but once. 人生只有一次死.
A man can do no more than he can. 凡事只能量力而行.
A man can never thrive who had a wasteful wife. 妻子浪费无度,丈夫不会出头.
A man can not spin and reel at the same time. 一心不能二用.
A man cannot serve two masters. 一仆不能事二主.
A man cannot spin and reel at the same time. 一心不能二用.
A man cannot whistle and drink at he same time. 一心不能二用.
A man has two ears and one mouth that he may hear much and speak little. 人有两只耳朵一张嘴,就是为了多听少说话.
A man is as old as he feels. 老不老,自己晓.
A man is known by his friends. 什么人交什么朋友.
A man is known by the company he keeps. 察其友知其人.
A man is not a horse because he was born in a stable. 人并不因为生在马厩里就成了马.
A man is not good or bad for one action. 判断人的好坏不能凭一次行为.
A man knows his companion in a long journey and a little inn. 路遥知马力,日久见人心.
A man may dig his grave with his teeth. 祸从口出.
A man may lead a horse to the water, but he cannot make him drink. 牵马到河易,强马饮水难.
A man may love his house well without riding on the ridge. 有宝何必人前夸.
A man may smile and smile and be villain. 笑里藏奸.
A man may talk like a wise man and yet act like a fool. 一个人可能说话像个聪明人,而行为像个大笨蛋.
A man of gladness seldom falls into madness. 生性乐天的人极少会变成疯子.
A man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds. 讲而不做,犹如花园里长满了荒草.
A man who has friend must show himself friendly. 与朋友交,必须友好相处.
A man who has friends must show himself friendly. 要有朋友,必须以友谊待人.
A man without a smiling face must not open a shop. 人无笑脸,不要开店.
A man without money is a bow without an arrow. 人无钱,犹如弓无箭.
A man without money is no man at all. 一分钱难倒英雄汉.
A man without reason is a beast in season. 人无理智就像是一头发情的野兽.
A man’s house is his castle. 一个人的家就是他的城堡.
A man's actions show his character. 行为可显出一个人的品性.
A match will set fire to a large building. 星星之火,可以燎原.
A merry heart goes all the way. 生性乐天,终身受用.
A middle course is the safest. 中庸之道最保险.
"A mill cannot grind with the water that is past." 机不可失,失不再来.
A miserly father makes a prodigal son. 爱钱如命的父亲生个儿子挥金如土.
A miss is as good as a mile. 失之毫厘,差之千里.
A moneyless man goes fast through the market. 一个没钱的人很快穿过市场.
A mother's love never changes. 母爱永恒.
A near friend is better than a far-dwelling kinsman. 远亲不如近邻.
A new broom sweeps clean. 新官上任三把火.
A nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse. 对牛弹琴.
A penny saved is a penny earned. 省钱就是赚钱.
A pet lamb makes a cross ram. 宠坏的小羊将成为脾气坏的大羊.
A poor man who takes a rich wife has a ruler, not a wife. 穷汉娶富妻,必受老婆欺.
A quiet conscience sleeps in thunder. 白日不做亏心事,夜半不怕鬼敲门.
A ragged coat may cover an honest man. 不能以衣著取人.
A ready way to lose friend is to lend him money. 失友都因借钱起.
A road of a thousand miles begins with one step. 千里之行始于足下.
A rolling stone gathers no moss. 滚石不生苔,转业不聚财.
A secret between more than two is no secret. 两人以上知道的秘密就不算秘密.
A servant is known by his master's absence. 主人不在可以看出仆人的品行来.
A silent tongue and true heart are the most admirable things on earth. 缄默的嘴,真诚的心,是世界上最令人赞美的东西.
A single flower does not make a spring. 一花独放不是春,百花齐放春满园.
A single spark can start a prairie fire. 星星之火,可以燎原.
A smart coat is a good letter of introduction. 人要衣装,佛要金装.
A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner. 平静的海洋练不出熟练的水手.
A snow year, a rich year. 瑞雪兆丰年.
A sound mind in a sound body. 健全的精神寓于健康的身体.
A sow, when washed; returns to the muck. 江山易改,本性难移.
A spot is most seen on the finest cloth. 最清洁的布上,污点特别显眼.
A staff is quickly found to beat a dog with. 欲加之罪,何患无辞.
A still tongue makes a wise head. 智者寡言.
A stitch in time saves nine. 小洞不补,大洞吃苦.
A straight foot is not afraid of a crooked shoe. 身正不怕影子斜.
A straw shows which way the wind blows. 一叶便知秋.
A stumble may prevent a fall. 小惩大诫.
A tall tree catches the wind. 树大招风.
A tattler is worse than a thief. 搬弄是非者,恶劣甚于贼.
A thief is a thief, whether he steals a diamond or a cucumber. 偷多偷少都是贼.
A thief knows a thief as a wolf knows a wolf. 贼了解贼,正如狼了解狼.
A thing is bigger for being shared. 插手人一多,事态就扩大.
A thousand friends are few, one enemy is too many. 朋友千人尚觉少,仇敌一人犹嫌多.
A thousand probabilities do not make one truth. 一千个“或有”不能造成一个事实.
A thousand words will not leave so deep an impression as one deed. 千言万语不如一个行动.
A threatened blow is seldom given. 虚张声势,吓唬而已.
A tree is known by its fruit. 观其行而知其人.
A trouble shared is a trouble halved. 两人分担,困难减半.
A true friend is known in the day of adversity. 疾风知劲草,患难知友情.
A true friend is one soul in two bodies. 真正的朋友好似两个身子长著一颗心.