A collection of quotes by Proverb.
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Every man goes down to his death bearing in his hands only that which he has given away.
Proverb
Never wrestle with a strong man nor bring a rich man to court.
He alone is wise who can accommodate himself to all contingencies of life; but the fool contends, and struggling, like a swimmer, against the stream.
Anger is as a stone cast into a wasp's nest.
Hay is more acceptable to an ass than gold.
One can pay back the loan of gold, but one lies forever in debt to those who are kind.
Those who are once found to be bad are presumed so forever.
No matter her past, when a chambermaid marries a lord she becomes a lady.
Beware the tyranny of the minority.
Believe nothing and be on your guard against everything.
He who walks with the lame learns how to limp.
Hygiene is two thirds of health.
Stupidity is a force unto itself.
By learning you will teach, by teaching you will learn.
No gain is so certain as that which proceeds from the economical use of what you already have.
Where there are no tigers, a wild cat is very self-important.
Power lasts ten years; influence not more than a hundred.
Fashion is more powerful than any tyrant.
Fortune favors the bold, but abandons the timid.
A poor joke must invent its own laughter.
