For want of a naile the shoe is lost, for want of a shoe the
horse is lost, for read more

For want of a naile the shoe is lost, for want of a shoe the
horse is lost, for want of a horse the rider is lost.

Unto the pure all things are pure.

Unto the pure all things are pure.

A country can be judged by the quality of its proverbs.

A country can be judged by the quality of its proverbs.

You tell a tale to a dead man.

You tell a tale to a dead man.

Oh! too convincing--dangerously dear--
In woman's eye the unanswerable tear!
That weapon of her weakness she can read more

Oh! too convincing--dangerously dear--
In woman's eye the unanswerable tear!
That weapon of her weakness she can wield,
To save, subdue--at once her spear and shield.

The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.

The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.

Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.

Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.

There is more of bitterness than good nature in him.

There is more of bitterness than good nature in him.

Trust no friend with that you need fear him if he were your
enemy.

Trust no friend with that you need fear him if he were your
enemy.