Pay him in his own coin.

More proverbs about Wisdom

• He who hath most peas may put most in the pot. Abundance enables greater contribution; those with more resources can give more generousl…
• A small pack suits a small pedlar. Limited resources naturally fit those with modest circumstances or ambitions.
• Let every pedlar carry his own pack. Everyone should bear responsibility for their own burdens rather than expecting others to…
• Pen and ink are a wit's plough. Writing tools transform intellectual potential into tangible ideas, making thought produc…
• That penny is well spent that saves a groat. Small prudent expenses preventing larger losses represent wise financial stewardship.
• The topmost branch is not the safest perch. Highest positions attract the most danger and instability, making humble placement more s…