Take gifts with a sigh; most men give to be paid.
More Irish Proverbs:
He who gets a name for early rising can stay in bed until midday.Irish
It's not a matter of upper and lower class but of being up awhile and down awhile.
Irish
Men are more prone to revenge injuries than to requite kindnesses.
Irish
A good retreat is better than a bad stand.
Irish
Time is a great story teller.
Irish
Let him who will not have advice have conflict.
Irish