Not So — 122
Many proverbs admit of contradiction, as witness the following:—“The more the merrier.” Not so—one hand is enough in a purse. “Nothing but what has an end.” Not so—a ring has none, for it is round. “Money is a great comfort.” Not when it brings a thief to the gallows. “The world is a long journey.” Not so—the sun goes over it in a day. “It is a great way to the bottom of the sea.” Not so—it is but a stone’s cast. “A friend is best found in adversity.” Not so—for then there is none to be found. “The pride of the rich makes the labour of the poor.” Not so—the labour of the poor makes the pride of the rich.