Tis money makes the mare to go.
Meaning: Without financial resources, even the most capable asset remains immobilized and worthless.
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 Wisdom
- He that hath no money needeth no purse. — Poverty eliminates the burden of safeguarding wealth you don't possess.
- The moon's not seen where the sun shines. — Lesser truths become invisible when greater ones dominate our attention and understanding.
- The more the merrier; the fewer the better cheer. — Larger crowds dilute individual portions and attention; intimate gatherings allow deeper…
- Lose an hour in the morning, and you'll be all day hunting for it. — Squandering time at day's start creates cascading delays throughout, making recovery impo…
- The mother's breath is always sweet. — A child's unconditional love makes even a parent's flaws seem virtuous and perfect.
- An ounce of mother-wit is worth a pound of clergy. — Native intelligence and common sense accomplish more than formal education or scholarly k…
From our compliments & insults
- És uma joia — You're a gem — a precious, lovely person.
- Sei un salame — You're a clumsy, dopey softie — said with a smile.
- Eres más corto que las mangas de un chaleco — You're not the sharpest — a bit slow on the uptake.