It is better to spare at the brim than the bottom.

More proverbs about Wisdom

• Who hath spice enough may season his meat as he pleaseth. Wealth and resources grant freedom to customize life according to personal preference rat…
• Don't cut your nose off to spite your face. Self-destructive revenge harms you more than your enemy.
• Who spits against the wind spits in his own face. Careless antagonism inevitably harms the aggressor more than the intended target.
• Spoil not the ship for a penn'orth of tar. Neglecting small, inexpensive preventive measures risks losing something far more valuabl…
• Rich men's spots are covered with money. Wealth allows the privileged to hide their flaws and escape consequences that ordinary pe…
• Throw a sprat to catch a whale. Small initial sacrifices yield disproportionately larger gains when investments are strat…