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Holding Proverbs
The responsibility of power is like holding an egg. Grasp it too tightly and it will drip through your fingers; hold it too loosely and it will drop and break.
Ghana Proverb
Putting out a fire while holding firewood.
Chinese Proverb
When the hunter returns and is holding mushrooms, don't ask him about how his hunt went.
African Proverb
He who holds somebody on the ground is holding himself too.
African Proverb
A woman who runs holding her breast has got nothing pursuing her.
African Proverb
Life is not holding a good hand; Life is playing a poor hand well.
Danish Proverb
With someone holding nothing but trumps it is impossible to play cards.
German Proverb
It is easy to go on foot if you are holding your horse by the rein.
French Proverb
Speak with a true heart, holding back your evil passions.
South American Proverb