Proverbs are mental gems gathered in the diamond districts of the mind. Votes: 3
William Rounseville AlgerProverbs are always platitudes until you have personally experienced the truth of them. Votes: 3
Aldous HuxleyProverbs are, for the most part, rules of morals, and as such are often effective. Votes: 3
James SharpWhoever would be wise should read the Proverbs; whoever would be holy should read the Psalms. Votes: 3
Richard SteeleProverbs are for the most part rules of moral, or, still more properly, of prudential conduct. Votes: 3
Dorothea BrandeHe who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor (Proverbs 22:9). Votes: 3
Proverbs 22 9The genius, wit, and the spirit of a nation are discovered by their proverbs. Votes: 1
Francis BaconThe LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful. PROVERBS 12:22 Votes: 0
Deborah SmithMusic-hall songs provide the dull with wit, just as proverbs provide them with wisdom. Votes: 0
W. Somerset MaughamHe that writeth in blood and proverbs doth not want to be read, but learnt by heart. Votes: 0
Friedrich NietzscheI often quote an African proverb that says: "The world is not ours, the earth is not ours, It's a treasure we hold in trust for future generations." And I often hope we will be worthy of that trust. Votes: 4 Kofi Annan