Shoulder Proverbs

A brother is like one's shoulder. (Somali Proverb)
Counsel is as welcome to him as a shoulder of mutton to a sick horse. View proverb
Dutch Proverb
Who lets another sit on his shoulder, will soon have him on his head. View proverb
German Proverb
Put it on your shoulder and say it is not a burden. View proverb
Irish Proverb
At whatever age a child gets a problem, at the same age she has to shoulder the responsibility. View proverb
Ibo Proverb
It's tough trying to keep your feet on the ground, your head above the clouds, your nose to the grindstone, your shoulder to the wheel, your finger on the pulse, your eye on the ball and your ear to the ground. View proverb
Traditional Proverb
A child is an axe; when it cuts you, you still pick it up and put it on your shoulder. View proverb
Bemba Proverb
The back dies for the shoulder and the shoulder knows nothing about it. View proverb
Creole Proverb
He who lets another sit on his shoulder will soon have him on his head. View proverb
Danish Proverb
Dwarf on a giant's shoulder sees farther of the two. View proverb
English Proverb
He that you seat upon your shoulder will often try to get upon your head. (Danish Proverb)
📖 Shoulder Quotes