Never marry an heiress, unless her father has been hanged. She is sure to be proud.
More Manx Proverbs:
Man has his own will, but woman has her own way.Manx
Eaten food is forgotten.
Manx
The greatest pleasure in life lies in doing that which people say we cannot do.
Manx
When the wind blows the sea is moving.
Manx
When men are rightly occupied their happiness grows of their work.
Manx
The weaknesses of old age are no fit cause for laughter, since they must be our own portion at the end.
Manx