Give him an inch, and he'll take an ell.

More proverbs about Wisdom

• Who in Janiveer sows oats, gets gold and groats. Sowing oats in January's harsh cold yields abundant harvests through bold, timely action…
• Jests, like sweetmeats, are often sour sauce. Humor that relies on mockery or cruelty leaves a bitter aftertaste despite its initial ap…
• Judge not of men or things at first sight. Snap judgments based on initial appearances miss the complexity that emerges through clos…
• Wood half burnt is easily kindled. Partially damaged resolve or commitment reignites more readily than creating fresh determ…
• Kindnesses, like grain, increase by sowing. Generosity multiplies when shared freely, returning abundance to those who give it.
• The taste of the kitchen is better than the smell. Experiencing something firsthand surpasses merely anticipating or imagining it from a dis…