Subject: Proverbs (Page 5)

To deceive a diplomat speak the truth, he has no experience with it.

Never test the depth of the water with both feet.

Talk is cheap because supply exceeds demand.

The fights you avoid do you far more good than the ones you will win.

The way to a man's stomach is through his mouth.

If you’re not living on the edge, you’re taking up too much room.

If you scatter thorns, don’t go barefoot.

God is good, but never dance in a small boat.

If you want something done, ask a busy person.

Never give advice in a crowd.

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice… prepare to die.

Where there are no swamps there are no frogs.

When two quarrel, both are to blame.

It is not enough for a man to know how to ride; he must know how to fall.

When the blind leadeth the blind… get out of the way.

Never advise anyone to go to war or to marry.

A courtyard common to all will be swept by none.

To err is human, to forgive is human.

Young pigs grunt as as old pigs grunted before them.

The believer is happy; the doubter is wise.

Scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours.