139 Proverbs about Wish / Page 3
41. Who does not wish to be like the wolf let him not wear its skin.
42. Who has no money must have no wishes.
43. Who wishes for a short Lent let him contract debts to be paid at Easter.
44. With wishing comes grieving.
45. All wish to live long, but none to be called old.
46. If you wish a thing done, go; if not, send.
47. A bad wife wishes her husband's heel turned homewards, and not his toe.
48. A shrew gets her wish but suffers in the getting.
49. If you wish to know what a man is, place him in authority.
50. If you wish to do a good deed, consult no one.
51. Wish well, be well.
52. A bad mother wishes for good children.
53. A well-wisher sees from afar.
54. Every one wishes to bring water to his own mill, and leave his neighbour's dry.
55. If you wish to be well served, serve yourself.
56. Never ask of him who has, but of him you know wishes you well.
57. Not to wish to recover is a mortal symptom.
58. If you wish good advice, consult an old man.
59. If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride.
60. The horse may wish to do one thing, but he who saddles him another.
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