It is better to have less thunder in the mouth and more lightning in the hand.
Proverbs and old sayings South American about americans
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Throw a resourceful person into a river, and he will probably come out with a fish in his hand.
Proverbs and old sayings about fishing, people
It is good to strike the serpent's head with your enemy's hand.
Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about enemies, heads, good, good luck
A resourceful man knows to avoid a disadvantageous situation close at hand.
Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about man
As water runs towards the sword money towards the rich man's hand.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish about wealth, money, water, man
Let him who would reach another a brand, beware that he do not burn his own hand.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish
Who picks a tool unsuited to a task should not complain if it does no more than cut the hand that holds it.
Proverbs and old sayings about tools
A good surgeon must have a hawk's eye, a lion's heart and a woman's hand.
Proverbs and old sayings Dominican about heart, woman, good, good luck
He who would travel through the land, must go with open purse in hand.
Proverbs and old sayings Dutch
A good surgeon has an eagle's eye, a lion's heart, and a lady's hand.
Proverbs and old sayings English about heart, good, good luck
What you give, is written in sand; what you take, with an iron hand.
Proverbs and old sayings German about contentment
He who willingly gives you a finger will also give you the whole hand.
Proverbs and old sayings Gypsy about gypsies, contentment
He who is meant to be a basket-carrier is born with the handle in his hand.
Proverbs and old sayings Italian
It is well to buy oil as well as salt. [Different remedies should be at hand when required. ]
Proverbs and old sayings Latin about commerce
If one tells you the harira is cold, tell him to put his hand in it.
Proverbs and old sayings Moroccan about contentment
He who is present at a wrongdoing and does not lift a hand to prevent it is guilty as the wrongdoers.
Proverbs and old sayings Omaha about present
A hatchet in the mouth is more harmful than a hatchet in the hand.
Proverbs and old sayings
Guard your honor from your youth, and your weapons once you've got them in hand.
Proverbs and old sayings Russian about youth, contentment
A given excuse that was not asked for implies guilt. Clapping with only the right hand will not make a noise.
Proverbs and old sayings about guilt, rightness
If your enemy is up to his waist in water, give him your hand; if the water reaches his shoulders, stand on his head.
Proverbs and old sayings Spanish about water, enemies, heads
