Famous Proverbs
40 Proverbs about Jest
1.
In the presence of princes the cleverest jester is mute.2.
Jest not with the eye, or religion.3.
No jesting with edged tools.4.
Play not with a man till you hurt him, nor jest till you shame him.5.
We knock in jest, and it is opened in earnest.6.
When the jest is at its best, 'twill be well to let it rest.7.
Drop the jest when it is most amusing.8.
Many a true word in spoken in jest.9.
Cease your jests, there is no joke in being ill-natured.10.
Fear not a jest. If one throws salt at you, you will not be harmed unless you have sore places.