A heavy purse makes a light heart
We can afford to be cheerful when we have no money troubles. The reserve, of course, is A light purse makes a heavy heart.
Heaven helps those who help themselves
Another version of God helps those who help themselves.
Health is better than wealth
It is better to be healthy than rich, since ill-health makes a person unhappy, even though he is rich. This is a consolation to the poor, who... Read more →
He who would climb the ladder must begin at the bottom
There are no short cuts in the climbing of a ladder; one can reach the top only by going rung by rung. In a figure sense a ladder is a means of... Read more →
He who saw what he likes shall hear what he does not like
A man who claims that he always speaks his mind does not expect others to do the same, and is annoyed when they give him a dose of his own... Read more →
He who rides a tiger is afraid to dismount
Whatever the discomfort of his present condition -- for nobody really favours this means of transport -- it is better than dismounting and being... Read more →
He who peeps through a hole may see what will vex him
It doesn't do it to be too curious or inquisitive.
He who pays the piper calls the tune
In olden days music for dancing on the village green and in other rural surrounding was provided by strolling musicians. Of course these pipers... Read more →
He who makes no mistakes makes nothing
The person who is so careful that he never makes a mistake is unlikely to achieve anything of real value. If you don't know how to do something,... Read more →
He who hesitates is lost
This applies to any situation where an opportunity is lost through failure to make up one's mind.