A bad father has never a good son.

A beardless boy would teach old men!

A beaten track is a safe one.

A bird is distinguished by its note.

A biting cur wears a torn skin.

A blockhead, a dolt, a donkey, a leaden-headed fellow.

A blow from a frying-pan blacks, though it may not hurt.

A bow too much bent is broken.

A busybody is always malevolent.

A captive they insult with impunity.

A carpenter is known by his chips.

A cautious man will observe the indications of character which nature reveals in others.

A chain is no stronger than its weakest link.

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.

A chair unsound Soon finds the ground.

A child may have too much of his mother's blessing.

A clear conscience is a wall of brass.

A combined defence is the safest.

A common blot is held no stain.

A common shipwreck is a consolation to all.

A constant guest is never welcome.

A contented man is always rich.

A contented mind is a continual feast.

A cough assists a musician when he hesitates.

A cough will stick longer by a horse than a peck of oats.