He who gives fair words feeds you with an empty spoon
We gain nothing from being flattered; nor do we profit from other people’s accuses.
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Do not cast your pearls before swine
Do not give a beautiful or precious thing to a person who is totally unable to appreciate its value. The proverb is very often used by those who... Read more →
Birds of a feather flock together
Here 'of a feather' means 'of the same kind or family', and the verb 'to flock' means t'o feed or travel in company'. We do not find rooks... Read more →
Give a thief enough rope and he’ll hang himself
If you give a bad person enough opportunity he will bring about his own downfall. There is a play on words in the proverb, for 'rope' has tow... Read more →