Famous Proverbs
264 Proverbs about Ward / Page 6
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He who made fun of the old man, laughed at first and cried afterwards.52.
He who was first an acolyte, and afterwards an abbot or curate, knows what the boys do behind the altar.53.
Hear first, and speak afterwards.54.
Peralvillo justice: hang a man first and try him afterwards.55.
Such awkward things will happen as going into the great square and coming back without ears.56.
To-morrow's remedy will not ward off the evil of to-day.57.
Caution is not cowardice; even the ants march armed.58.
A coward has no scar.59.
If thy strength will serve, go forward in the ranks; if not, stand still.60.
As water runs towards the sword money towards the rich man's hand.