Good harvests make men prodigal, bad ones provident.
Meaning: Abundance breeds carelessness; scarcity teaches careful resource management through hard experience.
Origin: Recorded in A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases, an undated collection published in London by Whittaker & Co. around 1880 and credited to Thomas Preston. Its earlier history hasn't been traced.
More proverbs about Morality
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- A man may lose his goods for want of demanding them. — Passivity in protecting one's own interests invites others to encroach upon or deny right…
- God reacheth us good things with our own hands. — Our own efforts transform divine blessings into tangible benefits we can truly possess.
- A hand-saw is a good thing, but not to shave with. — Tools excel within their intended purpose; misusing the right tool for the wrong task cau…
- Tis safe riding in a good haven. — Safe harbor provides security; choosing trustworthy circumstances or companions protects…
- Good take heed doth surely speed. — Careful attention to detail accelerates progress rather than hindering it.
From our compliments & insults
- Eres un aguafiestas — You're a killjoy — you pour cold water on everyone's fun the moment you arrive.
- ¡Qué cara más dura! — You've got incredible nerve and cheek — the audacity is almost impressive.
- Es un/una pesado/a — A dreadful bore — their company feels like carrying extra weight.