Expressions (A–Z)
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A person is only envious: a wise man of a wise man, and a rich man of a rich man
Envy arises mainly between people who are similar in status, talent, or wealth....
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A person lights a candle from another – the first still burns and loses nothing
Figuratively: Just as one candle can light another without losing its own flame,...
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A person of sound mind
See: "Of sound mind."
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A person's wisdom reaches only as far as his books reach
Books are the primary and most important tool for acquiring knowledge throughout...
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a plastered cistern which loses not a drop (retentive memory)
By extension: a term for someone with an extraordinary memory who forgets nothin...
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A silent fool
Said of a person who is not wise, but whose silence makes others think he is int...
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A tree with many branches
Figuratively: Developed and dominant in various fields. Possessing wide influenc...
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A wise man is only jealous of a wise man, a mighty man of a mighty man, and a rich man of a rich man
A person's tendency is to envy someone similar to him or someone in a similar fi...
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A wise man will understand this easily/ knowledge is easy unto him that has discernment"
To the wise, it is easy to understand, the intelligent grasp with ease.
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A wise person has his eyes in his head
See: “The wise man has his eyes in his head.”
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