Quotes in Proverbs

If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.

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

Never give a child a sword.

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

If you want to be respected, you must respect yourself.

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

Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you.

Don't let your sorrow come higher than your knees.

Don't throw away the old bucket until you know whether the new one holds water.

Buy on the rumor; sell on the news.