Timeless Sayings

Old sayings from around the world that are not heard anymore. Some are comical. Others will amaze you. Some have been around for centuries. E.G. Don't throw the baby out with the bath water. Explanation: Don't discard something good just to throw out something that is bad. Origin: Germany. 1512.
I have recorded many old timeless sayings. If they aren't recorded in their original state, they will be lost forever. It is good to know how far we have evolved as a human race. Who knows how we, as a species will evolve in the future. E.G. of a timeless saying: Black tracker. Explanation: An aborigine who worked for the police. Origin: Australian.