515 Proverbs about Heir / Page 9
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If the secret sorrows of everyone could be read on their forehead, how many who now cause envy would suddenly become the objects of pity.162.
The dying cannot leave their wisdom or experience to their heirs.163.
Blessings brighten as they take their flight.164.
By their marks the bales are known.165.
Friends tie their purses with a spider's web.166.
Many stop their noses at ambergris.167.
Not all are asleep who have their eyes shut.168.
One who wants to keep their yard tidy does not reserve a plot for the weeds.169.
The buckets take to fighting with the well, and get their heads broken.170.
The fox advised the others to cut off their tails, because he had left his own in the trap.171.
The poison of asps is under their lips.172.
The rich never have to seek out their relatives.173.
The unfortunate know who are their real friends.174.
Wise men change their minds, fools never.175.
Wise men learn by other men's mistakes, fools by their own.176.
Many pupils have gained more wealth than their masters.177.
Even clever hens sometimes lay their eggs among nettles.178.
Few women turn grey because their husband dies.179.
God gives all birds their food but does not drop it into their nests.180.
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