Too Many. Christy, Robert, comp. 1887. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages

Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.

Too Many


A pig that has two owners is sure to die of hunger.	1
A pot that belongs to many is ill stirred and worse boiled.	2
Too many bitter herbs spoil the stew. Spanish.	3
Too many cooks spoil the broth.	4
Too many sacks are the death of the ass. German.	5
Too many tire-women make the bride ill dressed. Spanish.	6
Two captains sink the ship. Turkish.	7
Too many expedients may spoil an affair. La Fontaine.	8
With seven nurses a child will be without eyes. Russian.	9