Famous Proverbs
489 Proverbs about Gain / Page 17
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It is hard to swim against the stream.162.
It is ill sailing against wind and tide.163.
Light gains make a heavy purse.164.
Small gains bring great wealth.165.
The friar preached against stealing when he had a pudding in his sleeve.166.
The monk preached against stealing, and had the good in his larder.167.
There's no making a donkey drink against his will.168.
Time gained, much gained.169.
Who reckons without his host must reckon again.170.
Who spits against the wind, fouls his beard.