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

Brain

All the brains are not in one head.Italian.

Business and action strengthen the brain but too much study weakens it.

Every one gives himself credit for more brains than he has and less money.Italian.

Fat paunches make lean pates.

Half a brain is enough for him who says little.Italian.

He who deals with a block-head will have need of much brains.Spanish.

If the brain sows not corn it plants thistles.

Persons often increase in size at the expense of their brains.Swift.

The brains don’t lie in the beard.