英文之旅

The nearer the church, the farther from God.
离教堂越近，离上帝越远。

The mouse that has but one hole is quickly taken.
只有一洞的老鼠马上被逮。

The more you get [have], the more you want.
拥有越多，想要越多。

The mills of God grind slowly, yet they grind exceeding small.
神的磨磨得慢，但磨得细。

The mill cannot grind with water that is past.
磨坊不能用流掉的水来推磨。

The love of money is the root of all evil.
贪财是万恶之源。

The longest way round is the shortest [nearest] way home.
最远的路离家最近。

The leopard cannot change its spots.
花豹改不了身上的斑点。

The last straw breaks the camel's back.
最后一根草压垮骆驼的背。

The labourer is worthy of his hire.
有付出就要给回报。

The higher you climb, the harder you fall.
爬得越高，摔得越重。

The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.
推动摇篮的手主宰了全世界。