Rodgers Dictionary of Proverbs
The rich man spends his money, the poor
man his strength.
The rich man transgresses the law, and the
poor man is punished.
The rich man who is stingy is the worst
pauper.
The rich man's wealth tires the poor man's
jaw.
The rich never have to seek out their
relatives.
The rich widow's tears soon dry.
The rich worry over their money, the poor
over their bread.
The rich would have to eat money if the
poor did not provide food.
The rich, the poor; the poor the rich. (If you
have something share it with others
because you also will want others to
share with you in the future.)
The richer you are, the more troubles you
have.
The riches of Mr. Monkey, Mr. Baboon is not
happy. (Jealousy is not good.)
The riches of the mind may make a man rich
and happy.
The riches that are in the heart cannot be
stolen.
The richest man carries nothing away with
him but a shroud.
The richest man, whate'er his lot, is the one
content with what he's got.
The richest man, whatever his lot, is he who
is content with what he has got.
The right answer to a fool is silence.
The right balance depends on the weigher.
The right hand does not know what the left
is doing.
The right hand is slave to the left.
The right man comes at the right time.
The right time to dine is: for the rich man,
when he is hungry; and for the poor,
when he has something to eat.
The righteous are bold as a lion.
The righteous man sins before an open
chest.
The righteous pays for the sinner.
The righteous say little and do much.
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The ring of gold is never so red that it is not
dispensed with for breads.
The ripest fruit will not fall into your mouth.
The rippling water where birds gather.
The riskier the road, the greater the profit.
The river does not move straight because it
is alone.
The river does not swell with clear water.
The river is crossed where it is shallow.
The river is flat but the banks are steep.
The river is my brother for it carries my
canoe.
The river may be wide, but it can be crossed.
The river may dry up but she keeps her
name.
The river may is wide, but it can crossed.
The river passed the saint forgotten.
The river swells from the little streams.
The river swells with the contribution of the
small streams.
The river without water, you should not
sleep. (Think before you do something
because you don’t know about the
future.)
The river won't get dirty just by the dog's
bark.
The rivers flow to the ocean.
The river's reputation ends where the sea
begins.
The riverside monkey is apt to be blamed
for every twig found in the river.
The road doesn't tell the traveler what lies
ahead.
The road of "about," leads only to the house
of "never."
The road to a friend's house is never long.
The road to heaven is equally short,
where'er we die.
The road to Heaven is well signposted, but
it is badly lit at night.
The road to hell is paved with good
intentions.
The road to hell is strewn with roses.
The road to peace is not far.
The road to ruin is kept in good repair, and
the travellers pay the expense.