Proverb
Proverb
A proverb is a simple and concrete statement popularly known and repeated, that expresses a truth based on common sense or experience...
lives noises
He who lives with an ass, makes noises like an ass
carry cow forced goat laid lets shoulders soon
He who lets the goat be laid on his shoulders is soon after forced to carry the cow
follow fools-and-foolishness knows shun teach wake
He who knows not, and knows not that he knows not, is a fool, shun him; He who knows not, and knows that he knows not, is a child, teach him. He who knows, and knows not that he knows, is asleep, wake him. He who knows, and knows that he knows, is wise, follow him.
beg home knows leave purse
He who knows how to beg may leave his purse at home
cannot cured disease expect
He who conceals his disease cannot expect to be cured
brings
He who comes with a story to you brings two away from you
afar attention fear lie listened sure utmost
He who comes from afar may lie without fear of contradiction as he is sure to be listened to with the utmost attention
funeral pay
He who comes for the inheritance is often made to pay for the funeral
cannot
He who cannot do what he wishes, shoudl do as he can.
buys needs sells
He who buys what he needs not, sells what he needs
buys himself steals
He who buys what he doesn't need steals from himself
himself others
He who blackens others does not whiten himself
begins few finishes
He who begins many things finishes but few
satisfied
He who is not satisfied with a little is not satisfied with allot.