Love thy neighbour, but pull not down thy hedge.

More proverbs about Human Nature

• It is the part of a wise man to take no notice of many things. Selective attention to trivial matters preserves mental energy for what genuinely demands…
• A man may cause his own dog to bite him. Mistreatment of those dependent on you creates the very dangers you fear from them.
• A man in a passion rides a horse that runs away with him. Uncontrolled anger clouds judgment, making you lose control over your own decisions and a…
• If you play with a fool at home, he'll play with you in the market. Familiarity with foolish people emboldens them to embarrass you publicly.
• A man must plough with such oxen as he hath. Work effectively with available resources rather than wasting energy wishing for better t…
• Poor folk are glad of pottage. Those with little resources find contentment in simple sustenance rather than lamenting t…