Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.

Too Many

A pig that has two owners is sure to die of hunger.

A pot that belongs to many is ill stirred and worse boiled.

Too many bitter herbs spoil the stew.Spanish.

Too many cooks spoil the broth.

Too many sacks are the death of the ass.German.

Too many tire-women make the bride ill dressed.Spanish.

Two captains sink the ship.Turkish.

Too many expedients may spoil an affair.La Fontaine.

With seven nurses a child will be without eyes.Russian.