Curiosity. Christy, Robert, comp. 1887. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages

Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.

Curiosity


Babbling, foolish vanity, and vain curiosity have the same parentage. La Fontaine.	1
Curiosity often brings its own punishment. Hans Andersen.	2
He that peeps in at his neighbor’s window may chance to lose his eyes. Arabian.	3
He that pryeth into the clouds may be struck with a thunderbolt.	4
He who peeps through a hole may see what will vex him.	5
Her hands are on the wheel, but her eyes are in the street.	6