Lion Proverbs

[Griffin NoName]

The lion is rarely pure and never simple.

[Swatopluk]

A circus performer named Brian
Once smiled as he rode on a lion.
They came back from the ride,
But with Brian inside,
And the smile on the face of the lion.

[pieces o nine]

Carry on my wayward Lion,
There'll be peace when you are done dyin'
~Kerry L Livgren

[Swatopluk]

Apart from the skin a lion is rather worthless

[Griffin NoName]

Lions, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one.

[Swatopluk]

Don't wear the lion hide when the shortsighted hunters are around

[pieces o nine]

Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are lions at the bottom of it too?
~Douglas L Adams

[Griffin NoName]

When we see lions of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

[Swatopluk]

The lion roars after the kill or when he is not hungry

[Griffin NoName]

A lion a day keeps the doldrums away.

[Swatopluk]

A stumbling lion is more ridiculous than a warthog falling on its face

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

Overall, it is probably a good thing that Lions cannot drive.

[pieces o nine]

You can always count on Lions to do the right thing - after they've tried everything else.
~Winston L Churchill

[Griffin NoName]

A good lion is like fireworks: loud, explosive, and liable to maim you if you hold on too long.

[Aphos]

Meddle not in the affairs of lions, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.