Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [21-40] of 632 Proverbs quotesProverbs QuotesProverbs Previous 20 quotes Next 20 quotes The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.~ Aesop Thinking to get at once all the gold the goose could give, he killed it and opened it only to find - nothing.~ Aesop While I see many hoof marks going in, I see none coming out. It is easier to get into the enemy's toils than out again.~ Aesop We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.~ Aesop People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.~ Aesop Self-conceit may lead to self-destruction.~ Aesop We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.~ Aesop Union gives strength.~ Aesop The gods help them that help themselves.~ Aesop A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.~ Aesop Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.~ Aesop Familiarity breeds contempt.~ Aesop Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.~ Aesop In fact, nothing is said that has not been said before.~ Publius Terentius Afer Fortune helps the brave.~ Publius Terentius Afer Moderation in all things.~ Publius Terentius Afer Don't look where you fall, but where you slipped.~ African Proverb Only a fool tests the depth of the water with both feet.~ African Proverb The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear.~ Herbert Sebastien Agar The possession of unlimited power will make a despot of almost any man. There is a possible Nero in the gentlest human creature that walks.~ Thomas Bailey Aldrich Previous 20 quotes Next 20 quotes Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print