Famous Proverbs
515 Proverbs about Heir / Page 17
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One measures the towers by their shadows and great people by those who envy them.162.
Some people want to be praised for the rest of their lives for what they have done well for one day.163.
The poor ones give their alms in a humble way, the rich man throws them down with contempt.164.
The spirit of women is made of quicksilver; their heart of wax.165.
The wise man and the tortoise travel but never leave their home.166.
Though talking face to face, their hearts are a thousand miles apart.167.
Weaklings never forgive their enemies.168.
Lovers do not hide their nakedness.169.
Bathe other people's children but don't wash behind their ears.170.
If you make yourself into a doormat, people will wipe their feet on you.