Famous Proverbs
28 Proverbs about Date
1. Abuse does not invalidate usefulness.
2. He alone is wise who can accommodate himself to all the contingencies of life; but the fool contends, and is struggling, like a swimmer, against the stream.
3. He is a wise man who accommodates himself to all circumstances.
4. Don't show me the palm tree, show me the dates.
5. Better a handful of dry dates and content therewith than to own the Gate of Peacocks and be kicked in the eye by a broody camel.
6. Draw the bow but don't shoot -- it is a bigger threat to be intimidated than to be hit.
7. If heaven drops a date, open your mouth.
8. Mock the palm tree only when the date harvest is over.
9. Cheaper than dates in Basra.
10. A candidate promises more cheese than bread.