Proverbs Quotes

213 quotes by 117 authors

Never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you. — Chanakya
Humility is rewarded with honor, but disgrace follows the proud around. — Ore Abayomi
The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him. — Chinese Proverb
The greater conqueror is he who overcomes the enemy without a blow. — Chinese Proverb
An evildoer listens to wicked lips, and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue. ~~Proverbs 17:4 — Bible
Proverbs 31:26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. — Surgeo Bell
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction (Proverbs 13:3). — Bible
A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones (Proverbs 14:30). — Bible
All maxims have their antagonist maxims; proverbs should be sold in pairs, a single one being but a half truth — William Mathews
If begging should unfortunately be thy lot, knock at the large gates only — Arabian Proverb
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. (Proverbs 15:8) — Bible
Seeing is different than being told. — African Proverb
Give a man enough rope and he'll hang himself. — American Proverb
Get your feet on the ground. — Proverb
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin. — Italian Proverb
Council before action. — Dutch Proverb
He hauls at a long rope who expects another's death. — Italian Proverb
Short cuts make for long delays. — J.R.R. Tolkien
What an elderly man sees while sited, a child can never see it though he climbs on a tall tree. — Samuel Kermis
Losers Weepers, Finders Keepers: If Someone Loses Something, He Weeps... But, If Someone Finds It, He Keeps It. — Pacifiersucker

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