Proverbs and old sayings, page 324

43574 proverbs and old sayings

When the reason is known, there will be no more shock.

Proverbs and old sayings about reason

Habit is the sixth sense that dominates the other five.

Proverbs and old sayings about habits, common sense, sense

If not for religion, people would've killed each other.

Proverbs and old sayings about religion, people

The wound that bleedeth inwardly is the most dangerous.

Proverbs and old sayings

Talent without skill is like a desert without an oasis.

Proverbs and old sayings about talent

Discord between the powerful is a fortune for the poor.

Proverbs and old sayings about wealth

A horse that will not carry a saddle must have no oats.

Proverbs and old sayings

Don't pour away your water on the strength of a mirage.

Proverbs and old sayings about water

He who plants thorns must never expect to gather roses.

Proverbs and old sayings

Do not stand in a dangerous place trusting in miracles.

Proverbs and old sayings about miracle

The devil tempts all men, but idle men tempt the devil.

Proverbs and old sayings about devil, man

If your house is of glass, don't throw rocks at others.

Proverbs and old sayings about rocks, home, house

Idiomatic translation: A penny saved is a penny earned.

Proverbs and old sayings

Better make profit out of manure than losses with musk.

Proverbs and old sayings

He promised me earrings, but then only pierced my ears.

Proverbs and old sayings

I cured my self but I amputated my nose in the process.

Proverbs and old sayings about self-control

If I were to trade in winding sheets, no one would die.

Proverbs and old sayings about commerce, death

When you are an anvil be patient; when a hammer, strike

Proverbs and old sayings about contentment

A hand that has been chopped off cannot steal any more.

Proverbs and old sayings

If you mentioned the wolf you better prepare the stick.

Proverbs and old sayings about contentment