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

High

High buildings have a low foundation.

High houses are mostly empty in the upper story.German.

High l’arnt nigger ain’t much service at de log-rollin’.African American.

High places have their privileges.

High prices attract sellers from afar.Chinese.

High regions are never without storms.

It is not always well to have a high employment.(Fable of the two mules.)

What is too high that let fly.German.