Proverbial Words of Wisdom

One can easily judge the character of a person by the way they treat people who can do nothing for them.  Proverb
A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows the public opinion. Chinese proverb
It is prosperity that gives us friends, adversity that proves them. Proverb
Not everything which is bad comes to hurt us. Italian proverb
A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner. English proverb
It is better to trust the eyes rather than the ears. German proverb
He that flatters you more than you desire either has deceived you or wishes to deceive. Italian proverb
Who ceases to be a friend never was one. Greek proverb
Be not deceived with the first appearance of things, for show is not substance. English proverb
A wise man changes his mind, a fool never will. Spanish proverb
A stumble may prevent a fall. English proverb
No one is as deaf as the man who will not listen. Jewish proverb

It's tough trying to keep your feet on the ground, your head above the clouds, your nose to the grindstone, your shoulder to the wheel, your finger on the pulse, your eye on the ball and your ear to the ground. Proverb