It is better in times of need to have a friend rather than money.
- Greek proverb
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Today's Independent contains an extract from Taking the Proverbial, a book about the psychology of proverbs by Geoff Rolls.
I came across this column on Agape Press called The Serpent of Porn and had to laugh when it began with a Biblical lesson about the importance of avoiding sexual temptations from - of all people - Solomon!
A quiet conscience sleeps in thunder.
- English Proverb
May you always live in interesting times.
- Chinese proverb
"Drugs will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no drugs."
Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers paraprasing the Greeks back in the 60s. You probably don't remember.