| Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887. | | | | Boat |
| | | Light boats sail swift, though greater bulks draw deep. Shakespeare. | 1 |
| Little boats must keep the shore, large ships may venture more. | 2 |
| Old as is the boat it may cross the ferry. Spanish. | 3 |
| Say what we will, do what we will, the boat goes but sorrily without oars. Italian. | 4 |
Vessels large may venture more, But little boats should keep near shore. | 5 | | |
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