An army of stags led by a lion would be more formidable than one of lions led by a stag.
Proverbs and old sayings British
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The world still he keeps at his staff's end that needs not to borrow and never will lend.
Proverbs and old sayings British about world, end
A man of great memory without learning. has a distaff and a spindle, and no stuff to spin.
Proverbs and old sayings British about memory, man
When the cow has been sold with firmness you may relax for a while and go for a better one.
Proverbs and old sayings British
He that seeks a horse or a wife without fault, has neither steed in his stable nor angel in his bed.
Proverbs and old sayings British about wife
When there are no great tigers in the deep mountains, even a monkey can become king.
Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese
Who takes care of a widow's 'hole' will inherit the heavenly kingdom.
Proverbs and old sayings Estonian
A good soldier has only three things to think about; the king, God, and nothing.
Proverbs and old sayings German about things, nothing, god, good, good luck
Steal goods and you'll go to prison, steal lands and you are a king.
Proverbs and old sayings Japanese
So shall she charm that thou shalt not heed the council, or words of the king.
Proverbs and old sayings about charm
If he hasn't seen her/his father, he would claim to be a king.
Proverbs and old sayings Persian
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than it is for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.
Proverbs and old sayings Aromanian about wealth, man
He who would thrive must follow the church, the sea, or the king's service.
Proverbs and old sayings Spanish
There are 3 simple rules in life:
- don't promise when you're happy,
- don't answer when you're nervous,
- don't decide when you're angry.
Proverbs and old sayings British about life, rules, promise, happiness
