Section: «Proverbs»
A proverb (from Latin: proverbium) or an adage is a simple, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and are an example of formulaic language. A proverbial phrase or a proverbial expression is a type of a conventional saying similar to proverbs and transmitted by oral tradition. The difference is that a proverb is a fixed expression, while a proverbial phrase permits alterations to fit the grammar of the context. Collectively, they form a genre of folklore.
He that would eat the fruit must climb the tree
He that will thrive, must rise at five
He that talks much errs much
He that talks much lies much
He that will eat the kernel must crack the nut
He that will not when he may, when he will he shall have nay
He that talks much errs much
He that serves God for money will serve the devil for better wages
He that serves everybody is paid by nobody
He that seeks trouble never misses
He that respects not is not respected
He that promises too much means nothing
He that once deceives is ever suspected
He that never climbed never fell
He that mischief hatches, mischief catches
He that lies down with dogs must rise up with fleas
He that knows nothing doubts nothing
He that is warm thinks all so
He that is ill to himself will be good to nobody
He that is full of himself is very empty
He that is born to be hanged shall never be drowned
He that has no money needs no purse
He that has no head needs no hat
He that has no children knows not what love is
He that has an ill name is half hanged
