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

Family

A small family is soon provided for.

He that has no fools, knaves or beggars in his family was begot by a flash of lightning.

It costs something to support a family, however small.German.

It is better to be the best of a low family than the worst of a noble one.Greek.

Once a buffoon, never a good father of a family.

So yourself be good, a fig for your grandfather.

So yourself be good, a fig for your grandmother.

Upon my family at home depends my character abroad.

Where can one be happier than in the bosom of his family.