| Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887. | | | | Lord |
| | | A lord of straw devours a vassal of steel. French. | 1 |
| A lord without land is like a cask without wine. Danish. | 2 |
| A lord without riches is like a soldier without arms—very ridiculous. Turkish Spy. | 3 |
| A lordly taste makes a beggar’s purse. | 4 |
| A lord’s heart and a beggar’s purse agree not. | 5 |
| A man is not a lord because he feeds on fine dishes. Danish. | 6 |
| An insolent lord is no gentleman. | 7 |
| As drunk as a lord. | 8 |
| Generous lords had rather give than pay. Young. | 9 |
| Great lords have long hands but they do not reach to heaven. Danish. | 10 |
| Great lords will have much and poor folk can give but little. Danish. | 11 |
| One lordship is worth all his manners. | 12 |
| The lord will not fail to come though he may not come on horseback. Danish. | 13 |
| There is no accord where every man would be a lord. | 14 |
| To every lord, every honor. French. | 15 | | |
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