| Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887. | | | | Standing |
| | | He that stands may fall. Italian. | 1 |
He that stands upon a slippery place, Makes nice of no vile hold to stay him up. Shakespeare. | 2 |
| He who stands high is seen from afar. Danish. | 3 |
| He who stands near a wood-cutter is likely to be hit by a splinter. Danish. | 4 |
| Who moves picks up, who stands dries up. Italian. | 5 | | |
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