Proverbs Quotes

If you wish to know what a man is, place him in authority.

It is the part of a good shepherd to shear his flock, not to skin it.

Dwell not upon thy weariness, thy strength shall be according to the measure of thy desire.

Take hold lightly; let go lightly. This is one of the great secrets of felicity in love.

Worries go down better with soup than without.

The palest ink is better than the best memory.

Don't look for more honor than your learning merits.

Seize opportunity by the beard, for it is bald behind.

A full cup must be carried steadily.

Drink nothing without seeing it; sign nothing without reading it.

When you go to buy, use your eyes, not your ears.

Do not employ handsome servants.

Don't stay long when the husband is not at home.

Examine what is said, not him who speaks.

Make sure to be in with your equals if you're going to fall out with your superiors.

Never rely on the glory of the morning nor the smiles of your mother-in-law.

Better be ill spoken of by one before all than by all before one.

Don't make use of another's mouth unless it has been lent to you.

Use soft words and hard arguments.

Use soft words and hard arguments.