Contents -BIBLIOGRAPHIC RECORD

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

Gain

An evil gain is equal to a loss.Latin.

Do not run too fast after gain.

Gain at the expense of reputation should be called loss.Publius Syrus.

Gain does not delight as much as loss grieves.Modern Greek.

Gain got by a lie will burn one’s fingers.

Gain has a pleasant odor come whence it will.Portuguese.

Light gains come thick, great ones but now and then.Bacon.

Light gains make a heavy purse.Dutch.

No gains without pains.

Only that which is honestly got is gain.

Small gains bring great wealth.Dutch.

There are no gains without pains,
Then help hands for I have no lands.

There are no gains without pains;
Then plough deep while sluggards sleep.

To make any gain some outlay is necessary.Plautus.