Sureness Proverbs

Sayings about Sureness

He that always thinks it is too soon is sure to come too late. ~ German Proverb

He who walks alone shall surely arrive first. ~ Arabian Proverb

Slowly but surely the excrement of foreign poets will come to your village. ~ Malian Proverb

Slow but sure wins the race. ~ Traditional Proverb

He who is too sure of himself and acts without thinking is heading for his downfall. ~ African Proverb

Make sure you leave some fat for the other side. ~ Chinese Proverb

He who is not satisfied with himself will grow; he who is not sure of his own correctness will learn many things. ~ Chinese Proverb

Justice is better than admiration if you are going to kill, then kill an elephant; if you are going to steal make sure it's a treasure. ~ Indian Proverb

Do what you want, but make sure you are first. ~ Walloon Proverb

The chameleon does not leave one tree until he is sure of another. ~ Arabian Proverb

Experience is not always the kindest of teachers, but it is surely the best. ~ Spanish Proverb

Those who fight with silver spears are sure of their victory. ~ Greek Proverb

Be sure that the candle is lit before you throw away the match. ~ Creole Proverb (Southern U.S.)

Be sure before you marry of a house wherein to tarry. ~ Italian Proverb

Slowly but surely the bird builds his nest. ~ Dutch Proverb

Make sure to be in with your equals if you're going to fall out with your superiors. ~ Jewish Proverb

If you turn into a dog, be sure to choose a rich family. ~ Japanese Proverb

No matter how long the night, the day is sure to come. ~ Congolese Proverb

He who is sure of his victory will not start a war. ~ Chinese Proverb

Sleep with a woman and she will make sure you wake up. ~ Basque Proverb

Make sure your blanket covers your feet. ~ Azerbaijani Proverb

Make sure to send a lazy man the angel of death. ~ Jewish Proverb

Frugality is the sure guardian of our virtues. ~ Brahman Proverb

If you marry a young woman, make sure your friends stay outside. ~ Ukrainian Proverb

If you are doing wrong, make sure you don't get fat from it. ~ Cambodian Proverb

If you don't have a hundred rubles, make sure you have a hundred friends. ~ Russian Proverb

Be sure not to owe anything to the rich, and don't lend anything to the poor. ~ Portuguese Proverb

Be sure to have a controversial opinion, and men will talk about you. ~ Arabian Proverb

If you destroy a bridge, be sure you can swim. ~ Swahili Proverb

A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure. ~ Traditional Proverb

See to it that you have many books and many friends -- but be sure they are good ones. ~ Spanish Proverb

Who is not satisfied with himself will grow; who is not sure of his own correctness will learn many things. ~ Chinese Proverb

Wasting is a bad habit, saving is a sure income. ~ Dutch Proverb

As long as the mouse keeps still you can be sure that the cat stays on guard. ~ Malagasy Proverb

They who fight with golden weapons are pretty sure to prove they are right. ~ Dutch Proverb

What is true is no surer than the probable. ~ Greek Proverb

If you start thinking of death, you are no longer sure of life. ~ Yiddish Proverb

A deaf man may not have heard the thunder but he surely will see the rain. ~ Malian Proverb

No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow. ~ Guinean Proverb

Quotations about Sureness

Be careful what you set your heart upon - for it will surely be yours. ~ James A. Baldwin

If we do not hang together, we shall surely hang separately. ~ Benjamin Franklin

Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace. ~ Buddha

Live fast, die old, and make very sure everyone knows you were there. ~ Alan Cox

I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure. ~ Mae West

No society can surely be flourishing and happy, of which the far greater part of the members are poor and miserable. ~ Adam Smith

But surely for everything you have to love you have to pay some price. ~ Agatha Christie

Follow your dreams. Just make sure to have fun too. ~ Chris Brown

Friendships that have stood the test of time and change are surely best. ~ Joseph Parry

When you get to the top, stay there and make sure other women join you. ~ Maureen Reagan

You can be sexy, but respect yourself and make sure you get that respect. ~ Estelle

Always make sure your heart is bigger than your head. ~ Tony Oller

Clouds and darkness surround us, yet Heaven is just, and the day of triumph will surely come, when justice and truth will be vindicated. ~ Mary Todd Lincoln

The evening sings in a voice of amber, the dawn is surely coming. ~ Al Stewart

Sure you're powerless, sure you're just one person, sure you can't change anything... but you don't have to be miserable about it as well. ~ Lydia Lunch

Leadership is... to make sure you never limit the idea or opportunity. ~ Kevin Plank

The only way to make sure no bank is too big to fail is to make sure no bank is too big. ~ Robert Reich

Life can be pulled by goals just as surely as it can be pushed by drives. ~ Viktor E. Frankl

It is surely harmful to souls to make it a heresy to believe what is proved. ~ Galileo Galilei

Do what makes you feel good. Remind yourself of what you're good at and make sure you do that. ~ Jessie J

If you make the customer a promise... make sure you deliver it. ~ Merv Griffin

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