1614 American Proverbs / Page 50
981.
Man is like a banana: when he leaves the bunch, he gets skinned.982.
Man is the only animal who can be skinned twice.983.
Man's only real possession is his character.984.
Manhood is quite a struggle, old age a regret.985.
Mankind bestows more applause on her destroyer than on her benefactor.986.
Many a flower is born to blush unseen.987.
Many a good hanging prevents a bad marriage.988.
Many are called, but few are chosen.989.
Many drops of water make an ocean.990.
Many friends, few helpers.991.
Many have been ruined by buying good pennyworths.992.
Many speak much who cannot speak well.993.
Many words will not fill a bushel.994.
Marrying for love is risky, but god smiles on it.995.
Matches may be made in heaven, but they are sold down here.996.
Maternity is a matter of fact, paternity is a matter of opinion.997.
Measure twice before you cut once.998.
Men apt to promise are apt to forget.999.
Men are blind in their own cause.1000.
Men are punished by their sins, not for them.