Английские пословицы и поговорки

[Alexey S]

You may lead a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink

You can persuade a person or guide him only to a certain extent, because the final step can only be taken by the person himself. Thus, you cannot ultimately force a person to do what he or she does not want to do.

[info]

Every cloud has a silver lining

[Ann]

An army marches on its stomach 

Meaning: An army needs a regular supply of food in order to keep on fighting

     I've been trying to remember if there is a similar saying in Russian. The one I remembered is "Война войной, а обед по расписанию",  which sounds funny and is much softer.


     

[DAS]

An army marches on its stomach 

Meaning: An army needs a regular supply of food in order to keep on fighting

[DAS]

  Hear! Hear!

Unfortunately, there is plenty of hypocrisy nowadays and the skill of detecting people possessing such detrimental quality is crucial in order to keep them at bay.

[Ann]

All are not friends that speak us fair 

Meaning: Someone says nice things about you doesn't mean that they are your friend or that they even like you

  Hear! Hear!

[DAS]

All hat and no cattle 


Meaning: All talk and appearance and little or no substance

[DAS]

All are not friends that speak us fair 

Meaning: Someone says nice things about you doesn't mean that they are your friend or that they even like you

[DAS]

     

Not anymore!

Unfortunately so. Some people who have recently lost their reputation seem not to care about that.

[Ann]

A good name is the best of all treasures 


Meaning: Your good reputation is worth more than money

     

Not anymore!

[DAS]

Advisers run no risks 

Meaning: It is easy to give advice, but hard to act

[DAS]

A friend's eye is a good mirror 

Meaning: A real friend will tell you the truth

[DAS]

A good name is the best of all treasures 


Meaning: Your good reputation is worth more than money

[Ann]

A fool at forty is a fool forever 

Meaning: If a person hasn't matured by the age of 40, they never will

Unfortunately!

[DAS]

A good mind possesses a kingdom 

Meaning: Material assets are fleeting, but intellectual assets will basically stay with you for the rest of your life