A proverb is a short sentence based on long experience. - Miguel de Cervantes
He who sacrifices his conscience to ambition burns a picture to obtain the ashes. - Unknown
A fool may ask more questions in an hour than a wise man can answer in seven years. - Unknown
Rejoice not at thine enemy’s fall - but don’t rush to pick him up either. - Unknown
What you don’t see with your eyes, don’t invent with your mouth. - Unknown
He who comes for the inheritance is often made to pay for the funeral. - Unknown
Be honourable yourself if you wish to associate with honourable people. - Unknown
Ask about your neighbours, then buy the house. - Unknown
A man shows his character by what he laughs at. - Unknown
When you drink the water, remember the spring. - Unknown
When you have given nothing, ask for nothing. - Unknown
The Reverse side also has a Reverse side! - Unknown
Eagles fly alone, but sheep flock together. - Unknown
No road is long with good company. - Unknown
He who knows little soon repeats it. - Unknown
Never swap horses crossing a stream. - Unknown
Listen or thy tongue will keep thee deaf. - Unknown
Don’t fall before you’re pushed. - Unknown
It takes all sorts to make a world. - Unknown
2 comments:
The strange thing that happens every time I read proverbs is seeing myself in each and every one- I think we all experience the same things in life but in different ways and degrees.
These proverbs bring awareness. Thanx Vincent :-)
You are right Carla. I very much agree with you.
Many more on the way. I have a huge collection of quotes, and I am still sorting them out.:-)
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