Handle Proverbs - page 2

When a cow is lost it is something to recover its tail, were it only to make a handle for one's door. (French Proverb)
He that holds the handle of a frying-pan runs the risk of burning himself. View proverb
French Proverb
He who holds the handle of the frying-pan turns it as he pleases. View proverb
French Proverb
Anyone can make a spoon, but not everyone can make the handle. View proverb
Turkish Proverb
The pitcher goes so often to the well, that it leaves its handle or its mouth. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
The pitcher that goes often to the well leaves either its handle or its spout there. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
One goes to fetch water with a jug for so long, until the handle breaks away. View proverb
Czech Proverb
You walk so long with a jar for water, until the handle breaks off. View proverb
Czechoslovakian Proverb
You need to first experience adversity, before you can handle high praise. View proverb
Sicilian Proverb
God save me from my friends; my enemies I can handle myself. View proverb
Dutch Proverb