“It was evident to Elias Tate that this was the government. First they shake hands with you, he thought, and then they murder you.”

“Shake the hand that feeds you.”

Michael Pollan (1955) American author, journalist, activist, and professor of journalism

“The disciples... asked the Master why it had been written that Elijah should appear first, and received a remarkable reply. St. Matthew records the incident thus: And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come? And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things. But I say unto you, that Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them. Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist.”

Geoffrey Hodson (1886–1983) New Zealand occultist

“You can't shake hands with a clenched fist.”

Indíra Gándhí (1917–1984) Indian politician and Prime Minister

“You can't shake hands with a clenched fist.”

George V of the United Kingdom (1865–1936) King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India

“He was different at first
But then he won't understand
Because he's never gonna know me
If he doesn't want to just shake my hand”

Zooey Deschanel (1980) American actress, musician, and singer-songwriter

“I am not one of those who see war as a cricket match where you first give anything to defeat the opponent and then shake hands”

Douglas Bader (1910–1982) British World War II flying ace

“Now remember this, when a man sticks his hand out to you, you shake it. Then kick him really hard when he's not looking.”

Bobby Heenan (1944–2017) American professional wrestler, professional wrestling commentator and manager

“… you cannot shake hands with the Devil and not get sulphur on your sleeve.”

Nancy A. Collins (1959) writer

“I thought you and he were hand-in-glove.”

Jonathan Swift (1667–1745) Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, and poet