It is a poor horse that is not worth its oats. Dan. Pr.
It is a poor mouse that has but one hole. Pr.
It is a poor sport that is not worth the candle. George Herbert.
It is a profound error to presume that everything 10 has been discovered; it is to take the horizon which bounds the eye for the limit of the world. Lemierre.
It is a proof of mediocrity of intellect to be addicted to relating stories. La Bruyère.
It is a rare thing, except it be from a perfect and entire friend, to have counsel given us, but such as shall be bowed and crooked to some ends which he hath that giveth it. Bacon.
It is a reproach to be the first gentleman of one's race, but greater to be the last. Pr.
It is a sad house where the hen crows louder than the cock. Pr.
It is a shame for a man to desire honour because 15 of his ancestors, and not to deserve it by his own virtue. St. Chrysostom.
It is a sign that your reputation is small or sinking if your own tongue must praise you. Judge Hale.