| V |
| Saying - Author |
|
| Vanity blossoms but bares no fruit. - Nepalese (on vanity and arrogance) |
| Variety is the spice of life. - unknown |
| Venture a small fish to catch a great one. - English (on buying and selling) |
| Vessels large may venture more but little boats should keep near shore. - Ben Franklin (1706-1790) |
| Vices are their own punishment. - Aesop (c.620-560 BC) |
| Violence begets violence. - unknown |
| Virtue alone is true nobility. - William Gifford (1756-1826) |
| Virtue and happiness are mother and daughter. - Ben Franklin (1706-1790) |
| Virtue is its own reward. - unknown, thank you to Guy Archer for submission |
| Virtue is like a rich stone, it's best plain set. - Francis Bacon (1561-1626) |
| Virtue is not knowing but doing. - Japanese (on character and virtue) |