Sturdy Proverbs

A broom is sturdy because its strands are tightly bound. (Filipino Proverb)
One sturdy house is worth a hundred in ruins. View proverb
Kurdish Proverb
By firelight, an old rag looks like sturdy hemp fabric. View proverb
Corsican Proverb
A sturdy beggar should hae a stout nae-sayer. View proverb
Scottish Proverb