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

Curiosity

Babbling, foolish vanity, and vain curiosity have the same parentage.La Fontaine.

Curiosity often brings its own punishment.Hans Andersen.

He that peeps in at his neighbor’s window may chance to lose his eyes.Arabian.

He that pryeth into the clouds may be struck with a thunderbolt.

He who peeps through a hole may see what will vex him.

Her hands are on the wheel, but her eyes are in the street.