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A poor man has no contempt.
Swahili Proverb
The poor ones give their alms in a humble way, the rich man throws them down with contempt.
Chinese Proverb
Familiarity breeds contempt.
English Proverb
Too much familiarity breeds contempt.
Portuguese Proverb
Trust not the praise of a friend nor the contempt of an enemy.
Italian Proverb
Familiarity breeds contempt; distance breeds respect.
Nigerian Proverb
A man gains nothing by vain glory but contempt and hatred.
Spanish Proverb
When a man's mode of life is contemptible, it follows that his preaching is treated with contempt.
Latin Proverb
Some evils are cured by contempt.
Traditional Proverb
Pride that dines on vanity sups on contempt.
American Proverb
Familiarity breeds contempt.
Vietnamese Proverb
Familiarity brings contempt.
English Proverb