Proverbs and old sayings about Contempt

14 proverbs and old sayings about contempt

Familiarity breeds contempt

Proverbs and old sayings British about contempt

Contempt is the best return for scurrility.

Proverbs and old sayings South American about contempt

Pride that dines on vanity sups on contempt.

Proverbs and old sayings South American about contempt

The poor ones give their alms in a humble way, the rich man throws them down with contempt.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about contempt

Trust not the praise of a friend nor the contempt of an enemy.

Proverbs and old sayings Italian about contempt

When a man's mode of life is contemptible, it follows that his preaching is treated with contempt.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about contempt

Injuries, when treated with contempt, vanish and have no effect. If you show anger their effect would appear to be acknowledged.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about contempt

He who mocks the poor shows contempt for their maker.

Proverbs and old sayings Moroccan about contempt

Familiarity breeds contempt; distance breeds respect.

Proverbs and old sayings Nigerian about contempt

Too much familiarity breeds contempt.

Proverbs and old sayings Portuguese about contempt

Pride that dines wi vanity sups wi contempt.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about contempt

A man gains nothing by vain glory but contempt and hatred.

Proverbs and old sayings Spanish about contempt

A poor man has no contempt.

Proverbs and old sayings about contempt

Some evils are cured by contempt.

Proverbs and old sayings about contempt