A traveler must have the back of an ass to bear all a tongue like the tail of a dog to flatter all the mouth of a hog to eat what is set before him the ear of a merchant to hear all and say nothing.
A man sufficiently gifted with humor is in small danger of succumbing to flattering delusions about himself because he cannot help perceiving what a pompous ass he would become if he did.
If an ass goes traveling he will not come home a horse.
Theres no fence or fortress against an ass laden with gold.
A traveler must have the back of an ass to bear all a tongue like the tail of a dog to flatter all the mouth of a hog to eat what is set before him the ear of a merchant to hear all and say nothing.
VANITY n. The tribute of a fool to the worth of the nearest ass.
?If the law supposes that? said Mr. Bumble … ?the law is a ass a idiot.?
An ass may bray a good while before he shakes the stars down.
While youre saving your face youre losing your ass.
A book is a mirror: If an ass peers into it you cant expect an apostle to look out.
A man sufficiently gifted with humor is in small danger of succumbing to flattering delusions about himself because he cannot help perceiving what a pompous ass he would become if he did.