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

Understanding

Each one brings his understanding to market.German.

He who understands most is other men’s master.

Much understanding has little good luck.German.

That which is not understood is always marvellous.Latin.

The more understanding the fewer words.German.

The understanding is ever the dupe of the heart.French.

There is a knack of showing we understand the matter when we hold our peace.

There is a palate of the understanding as well as of the senses.Ben Jonson.

Understanding is the most important matter in everything.Hans Andersen.

Wrath and malice, envy and revenge distort the understanding.Tillotson.