The Routledge Book of World Proverbs
A man must despise himself before others will. (Chinese)
Despise not a small wound, a poor kinsman, or an humble enemy. (Danish)
Despise not the weak: the gnat stings the eyes of the lion. (Roman)
Do not despise an insignificant enemy, nor a slight wound. (German)
He that despises the little is not worthy of the great. (Dutch)
He who despises small things seldom grows rich. (Danish)
To be despised is more galling to a foolish man than to be whipped. (Roman)
What is cheaply found is despised. (Persian)
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