Portion Proverbs

The portion that a man keeps for himself is usually not the smallest. (African Congo Proverb)
The one who does the dividing has the best portion. View proverb
Sicilian Proverb
When one sets a portion for oneself, usually it is not too small. View proverb
Ethiopian Proverb
The weaknesses of old age are no fit cause for laughter, since they must be our own portion at the end. View proverb
Manx Proverb
The good is the enemy of the best. The goodwill accompanying the gift is the best portion of it. The grape is not ripened by the rays of the moon. The grasshopper is dear to the grasshopper, the ant loves the ant. The great elephant of India cares not for a gnat. The greater the fool, the greater his insolence. The greatest consideration is due to the innocence of youth. The habits of our youth accompany us in our old age. The half is better than the whole. The hand often travels to the part where the pain is. The hand that gives gathers. The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. The happier the time, the more quickly it passes. The harp dispels care. The hatred of knaves is preferable to their company. The hatred of knaves is preferable to their company. View proverb
Latin Proverb