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Contempt Proverbs

He who mocks the poor shows contempt for their maker. (Moroccan Proverb)
A poor man has no contempt. View proverb
Swahili Proverb
The poor ones give their alms in a humble way, the rich man throws them down with contempt. View proverb
Chinese Proverb
Familiarity breeds contempt. View proverb
English Proverb
Too much familiarity breeds contempt. View proverb
Portuguese Proverb
Trust not the praise of a friend nor the contempt of an enemy. View proverb
Italian Proverb
Familiarity breeds contempt; distance breeds respect. View proverb
Nigerian Proverb
A man gains nothing by vain glory but contempt and hatred. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
When a man's mode of life is contemptible, it follows that his preaching is treated with contempt. View proverb
Latin Proverb
Some evils are cured by contempt. View proverb
Traditional Proverb
Contempt is the best return for scurrility. (American Proverb)
Pride that dines on vanity sups on contempt. View proverb
American Proverb
Familiarity breeds contempt. View proverb
Vietnamese Proverb
Familiarity brings contempt. View proverb
English Proverb
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