102 Proverbs about Rather / Page 3
41. I would rather see smoke from my own chimney than the fire on another's hearth.
42. One would rather be bitten by wolves than by sheep.
43. Rather the egg to-day than the hen to-morrow.
44. Better one good thing that is, rather than two good things that were, or three good things that might never come to pass.
45. I would rather have a clever woman than a rich one.
46. A husband with one eye rather than with a son.
47. A true gentleman would rather have his clothes torn than mended.
48. Rather mulberry than almond.
49. To change one's mind is rather a sign of prudence than ignorance.
50. I would rather have a donkey that can carry me than a horse that throws me.
51. One should eat sand rather than fall to villainy.
52. A woman would rather swallow her teeth than her tongue.
53. One should choose a wife with the ears, rather than with the eyes.
54. Rather a single grape for me than a brace of figs for thee.
55. Rather be a slave to a rich man than the spouse of a poor man.
56. Rather a bitter truth than a sweet lie.
57. I have rather an ass that carries me than a horse that throws me.
58. The midwife should have cut his throat rather than his navel.
59. It is better to receive awards that you don't deserve rather than deserve them and not receive them.
60. Rather alone than in bad company.
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