Man reigns and woman rules.
Meaning: Women exercise subtle, indirect influence over decisions while men hold formal authority and visible power.
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 Human Nature
- Every man to his trade. — Individuals excel when focusing on their own expertise rather than attempting unfamiliar…
- A prophet is not without honor in his own country — Recognition is hardest to win from the people who know you best.
- Blood is thicker than water — Family bonds are stronger than other relationships.
- Birds of a feather flock together — People with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other.
- You can't judge a book by its cover — Appearances can be deceiving.
- Too many cooks spoil the broth — Too many people involved can ruin a project.
From our compliments & insults
- Tienes menos luces que un barco pirata — You're really not the brightest.
- Eres más lento que el caballo del malo — You're painfully slow — the villain's horse never catches the hero.
- Testa di rapa — A blockhead who isn't thinking.