Think not on what you lack as much as on what you have
This teaches contentment. Count your blessings, not your wants.
Proverbs with the word Have
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
This advises bold action. If you are not prepared to take risks you cannot expect to get results. 'I want to borrow the car for the weekend,... Read more →
Never spend your money before you have it
This proverb teaches prudence on money. If your father promises to give you 500 dollars on your twentieth birthday, which is in six months... Read more →
Much would have more
Some people, though they have a lot, are never satisfied. The ruling passion of an avaricious man is to add to his riches. Oliver Goldsmith... Read more →
The more you have, the more you want
We are never satisfied with what we have. When we satisfy one want, it merely makes us aware of another. And so it goes on.
Liars should have good memories
If we always tell the truth we are unlikely to contradict ourselves; but if we resort to lies we are liable, when asked a question for a second... Read more →
He should have a long spoon that sups with the devil
Anyone who mixes with evil companions must have all his wits about him. Thus it is dangerous to keep bad company.
He is rich that has few wants
A person who has few wants can easily satisfy them. In this sense he is 'richer' than the rich man who has many wants that he cannot satisfy.
Walls have ears
Be careful what you say and where you say it. There my be someone lurking on the other side of the wall, or, to bring the proverb up to date,... Read more →