Proverbs Quotes

He who seeks vengeance must dig two graves: one for his enemy and one for himself

A flatterer is a secret enemy
Hungarian Proverb

When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.

If you live in the river you should make friends with the crocodile

Beware of silent dogs and still waters

The frog does not drink up the pond in which he lives.

You can only go halfway into the darkest forest; then you are coming out the other side.

Every animal knows more than you do.
American Indian Proverb

Wine and wenches empty mens purses.

Better a friendly refusal than an unwilling consent

Lawless are they that make their wills their law

Force is that which rules the actions without regulating the will

Burgundy for Kings, Champagne for Duchesses, and claret for Gentlemen

Do not dig your grave with your own knife and fork.

Whatever will satisfy hunger is good food.

Filthy water cannot be washed.

When you drink the water, remember the spring.

The stone in the water knows nothing of the hill which lies parched in the sun.

There are two things over which you have complete dominion, authority and control your mind and your mouth

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

He who has no bread has no authority

If you want an audience start a fight.

Nothing is so difficult that diligence cannot master it.
Malagasy Proverb







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