| Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887. | | | | Despising |
| | | A man must make himself despicable before he is despised by others. Chinese. | 1 |
| Despise not a small wound, a poor kinsman, or a humble enemy. Danish. | 2 |
| Despise school and remain a fool. | 3 |
| Despise your enemy and you will soon be beaten. Portuguese. | 4 |
| Do not despise an insignificant enemy nor a slight wound. German. | 5 |
| Do not despise your inferior. Fielding. | 6 |
| None so despicable as those who despise others. Fielding. | 7 | | |
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