| Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887. | | | | Gain |
| | | An evil gain is equal to a loss. Latin. | 1 |
| Do not run too fast after gain. | 2 |
| Gain at the expense of reputation should be called loss. Publius Syrus. | 3 |
| Gain does not delight as much as loss grieves. Modern Greek. | 4 |
| Gain got by a lie will burn one’s fingers. | 5 |
| Gain has a pleasant odor come whence it will. Portuguese. | 6 |
| Light gains come thick, great ones but now and then. Bacon. | 7 |
| Light gains make a heavy purse. Dutch. | 8 |
| No gains without pains. | 9 |
| Only that which is honestly got is gain. | 10 |
| Small gains bring great wealth. Dutch. | 11 |
There are no gains without pains,
Then help hands for I have no lands. | 12 |
There are no gains without pains;
Then plough deep while sluggards sleep. | 13 |
| To make any gain some outlay is necessary. Plautus. | 14 | | |
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