1001 Smartest Things Ever Said

The greedy man stores all but friendship.
—Irish proverb

Least said, soonest mended.
—Irish proverb

The gods help them that help themselves.
—Aesop, “Hercules and the Waggoner”

If a little money does not go out, great money will not come in.
—Chinese proverb

Appearances often are deceiving.
—Aesop, “The Wolf and the Lamb”

Big mouthfuls often choke.
—Italian proverb

If you want people to think you are wise, agree with them.
—Yiddish proverb

Familiarity breeds contempt.
—Aesop, “The Fox and the Lion”

Blessed is the man who can laugh at himself, for he will never cease to be amused.
—Proverb found in many cultures

There are plenty more fish in the sea.
—English proverb