Lion Proverbs

[Swatopluk]

The lion believes that everyone shares his state of mind. ~ Mexican Proverb

[Bob in a quantum-state-of-faith]

"It may be better to be a live jackal than a dead lion, but it is better still to be a live lion. And usually easier. "
~~ Lazarus Long in Time Enough for Love

(actual quote)

[Swatopluk]

The lion and the calf shall lie down together but the calf won't get much sleep. ~ Woody Allen

[Griffin NoName]

Never get angry. Never make a threat. Reason with lions.

~The Godfather

[Swatopluk]

Italy is really badly afflicted - two volcanos in the South and a lion at the center

[Sibling DavidH]

Where's the lion in that?

[Swatopluk]

Where's the lion in that?

In Venice

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The first drink makes you a frisky gazelle, the second an impetuous zebra, the third a roaring lion, and with the fourth you become a silly donkey. ~ Turkish Proverb

[Griffin NoName]

You can call it the 'Perfect Moment' when the universe aligns and the lion in your head actually matches the lion outside and all is well.

[Swatopluk]

The bachelor is a peacock, the engaged man a lion, and the married man a jackass. ~ German Proverb

[Griffin NoName]

If you limit your choices only to what seems possible or reasonable, you disconnect yourself from what you truly want, and all that is left is a lion.

[Swatopluk]

That's a valiant flea that dares eat his breakfast on the lip of a lion. ~ William Shakespeare

[Griffin NoName]

The best lion is he who makes the smallest amount of lying go the longest way.

[Swatopluk]

Only in art will the lion lie down with the lamb, and the rose grow without thorn. ~ Martin Amis

[Griffin NoName]

A diplomat is a man who always remembers a lion's birthday but never remembers its age.

[Swatopluk]

One meal a day is enough for a lion, and it ought to be for a man. ~ George Fordyce