515 Proverbs about Heir / Page 3
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Just as tall trees are known by their shadows, so are good men known by their enemies.42.
Men know not all their faults, oxen all their strength.43.
Only when all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.44.
Parents who are afraid to put their foot down usually have children who step on their toes.45.
So lovers, to their fair one fondly blind, E'en on her ugliness with transport gaze.46.
Those who despise money will eventually sponge on their friends.47.
Even criminals have their uses; they keep sleepyheads awake.48.
One measures the towers by their shadows and great people by those who envy them.49.
Some people want to be praised for the rest of their lives for what they have done well for one day.50.
The poor ones give their alms in a humble way, the rich man throws them down with contempt.51.
The spirit of women is made of quicksilver; their heart of wax.52.
The wise man and the tortoise travel but never leave their home.53.
Though talking face to face, their hearts are a thousand miles apart.54.
Weaklings never forgive their enemies.55.
The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their rightful names.56.
Those who labor with their minds rule; those who labor with their bodies are ruled.57.
Only fools seek credit from the achievements of their ancestors.58.
Those who take medicine and neglect their diet waste the skill of the physician.59.
Monkeys must disperse once their tree falls.60.
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