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Dwarven Proverbs and Wisdom
- The
tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the mind of the wicked is of little
worth.
- A
good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.
- Like
a gold ring in a swine's snout is a beautiful woman without discretion.
- There
is gold, and abundance of costly stones; but the lips of knowledge are a
precious jewel.
- Like
a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
- Precious
treasure remains in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.
- Riches
and honor are with me, enduring wealth and prosperity.
- A
rich man's wealth is his strong city; the poverty of the poor is their ruin.
- One
man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has
great wealth.
- The
ransom of a man's life is his wealth, but a poor man has no means of redemption.
- Wealth
hastily gotten will dwindle, but he who gathers little by little will increase
it.
- A
rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall protecting him.
- Wealth
brings many new friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
- He
who oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will
only come to want.
- He
who augments his wealth by interest and increase gathers it for him who is kind
to the poor.
- Riches
do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
- A
gracious woman gets honor, and violent men get riches.
- He
who trusts in his riches will wither, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.
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