A living dog is better than a dead lion.

More proverbs about Wisdom

• You needn't lock the stable door when the steed is stolen. Prevention before loss occurs matters far more than remedies applied after damage is done.
• They look one way and row another. Deceptive intentions hidden beneath outward appearances guide people toward false destina…
• Long looked for comes at last. Patience with delayed expectations eventually yields results; persistence through waiting…
• He that longs most lacks most. Constant desire reveals scarcity within oneself; craving signals deprivation rather than…
• Tis not lost that comes at last. Delayed arrival doesn't constitute loss; what eventually reaches you remains gained despi…
• Lowly sit and be richly warm. Humble comfort surpasses prideful exposure to hardship and cold.