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Proverbs starting with the letter L


ProverbOrigin
Land was never lost for want of an heir.ggg
Large thongs of another man's leather.Spanish
Last ship, best ship.Native American
Late children are early orphans.Native American
Laws go the way kings direct.Spanish
Laws have wax noses.French
Laws too gentle are seldom obeyed; too severe, seldom executed.American
Laws, like the spider's webs, catch the flies and let the hawk go free.Spanish
Lawyers' houses are built of fools' heads.French
Lawyers' houses are built on the heads of fools.French
Laziness is often mistaken for patience.French
Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.Japanese
Learning is there for every man.French
Learning makes people fit company for themselves.Native American
Least said is soonest mended.Native American
Least said, soonest mended.Native American
Leave the jest at its best.Spanish
Leave the minster where it is.French
Leave well alone.French
Leave well enough alone.American
Leaves enough, but few grapes.American
Lend your money and lose your friend.Native American
Length begets loathing.Native American
Let a fool hold his tongue and he will pass for a sage.Indian
Let every fox take care of his own tailUnknown
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