A good horse cannot be of a bad colour.

More proverbs about Morality

• A good horse often wants a good spur. Even capable people require motivation or external pressure to perform at their best pote…
• The ignorant think all things wrong which they cannot understand. Fear of the unfamiliar breeds contempt; incomprehension masquerades as moral judgment in…
• He goes not out of his way that goes to a good inn. Detours toward virtue are worthwhile journeys, not wasteful deviations from your path.
• He hath a good judgment who is apt to distrust his own. Self-doubt in judgment reveals wisdom; overconfidence in one's own reasoning breeds folly…
• Just is honest, and honest is just. Integrity and fairness are inseparable—acting justly requires honesty, and honesty demand…
• Knavery may serve for a turn, but honesty is best in the long run. Dishonest shortcuts yield temporary gains but ultimately destroy trust and prosperity.