Famous Proverbs
22 Proverbs about Contempt
1.
A proud pauper and a rich miser are contemptible beings.2.
He who cannot revenge himself is weak, he who will not is contemptible.3.
Every reproach against an accused man is contemptible.4.
Injuries, when treated with contempt, vanish and have no effect. If you show anger their effect would appear to be acknowledged.5.
When a man's mode of life is contemptible, it follows that his preaching is treated with contempt.6.
Too much familiarity breeds contempt.7.
A man gains nothing by vain glory but contempt and hatred.8.
Familiarity breeds contempt.9.
Pride that dines on vanity sups on contempt.10.
The poor ones give their alms in a humble way, the rich man throws them down with contempt.