| Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887. | | | | Occupation |
| | | A good occupation is better than a golden girdle. German. | 1 |
| Constant occupation prevents temptation. Italian. | 2 |
| No thoroughly occupied man was ever miserable. | 3 |
| The church, the sea, or the royal household for those who would thrive. | 4 |
| Thrice happy they who have an occupation. Byron. | 5 | | |
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