Every couple is not a pair.
Meaning: Not all romantic partnerships function as unified wholes; some lack the harmony needed for true compatibility.
Origin: Recorded in A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases, an undated collection published in London by Whittaker & Co. around 1880 and credited to Thomas Preston. Its earlier history hasn't been traced.
More proverbs about Wisdom
- Far from court, far from care. — Distance from power's intrigues shields one from their anxieties and dangers.
- Less of your courtesy, and more of your purse. — Generosity of wallet matters far more than polite words when someone needs material help.
- Men dream in courtship but in wedlock wake. — Romantic idealization fades when fantasy must survive the daily realities of married life.
- Stretch your legs according to your coverlet. — Live within your means; don't spend beyond what you can afford or possess.
- Cowardice is afraid to be known or seen. — Fear of exposure reveals cowardice itself—the truly brave face scrutiny without shame.
- The greatest crabs are not always the best meat. — Size alone doesn't guarantee quality; assess substance beneath surface appearances.
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