A person's reputation is like his shadow-sometimes it follows and sometimes it precedes him; and sometimes it is smaller and sometimes it is bigger than him. (French Proverb) - More French Proverbs...
If the main timbers in the house are not straight, the smaller timber will be unsafe; and if the smaller timbers are not straight, the house will fall. (Chinese Proverb) - More Chinese Proverbs...
If you have to swallow a frog, try not to think about it. If you have to swallow two frogs, don't swallow the smaller one first. (Irish Proverb) - More Irish Proverbs...
When identified with the ego, the Self appears other than what it is. It may appear smaller than a hair's breadth. But know the Self to be infinite. (Traditional Proverb) - More Traditional Proverbs...