Container Proverbs

Sharp vinegar may damage its container. (Turkish Proverb)
Whatever you teach, be brief; what is quickly said the mind readily receives and faithfully retains, while everything superfluous runs over as from a full container. Who knows much says least. View proverb
Traditional Proverb
As long as you happen to put your hand in a container full of pickles, might as well dip your whole arm in the container. View proverb
Malay Proverb