Curiosities in Proverbs: A Collection of Unusual Adages, Maxims, Aphorisms, Phrases and Other Popular Dicta from Many LandsG.P. Putman's sons, 1916 - 428 من الصفحات |
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... never commend wrong nor speak slightingly of virtue . In studying them one is impressed with their constant approval of industry , self - control , and kindness . Not a few are witty and some are flippant , but it is rare to find one ...
... never commend wrong nor speak slightingly of virtue . In studying them one is impressed with their constant approval of industry , self - control , and kindness . Not a few are witty and some are flippant , but it is rare to find one ...
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... never hesitating to use it on occasions even when it reflects on themselves . It must always be remembered that , while the proverbs of a nation indicate to a large extent the character of the people , " proverb making is not the same ...
... never hesitating to use it on occasions even when it reflects on themselves . It must always be remembered that , while the proverbs of a nation indicate to a large extent the character of the people , " proverb making is not the same ...
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... never be shamed " ; " A friend in need is a friend in deed " ; " What cannot be cured must be endured " ; and " Some go to law for the wagging of a straw . ” " That we like what is like is attested by a thousand facts , " said ...
... never be shamed " ; " A friend in need is a friend in deed " ; " What cannot be cured must be endured " ; and " Some go to law for the wagging of a straw . ” " That we like what is like is attested by a thousand facts , " said ...
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... In whatever language it may be written , every line , every word is welcome , that bears the impress of the early days of mankind . " - MAX MÜLLER . PROVERBS ABOUT PROVERBS A good maxim is never out of Introduction 39.
... In whatever language it may be written , every line , every word is welcome , that bears the impress of the early days of mankind . " - MAX MÜLLER . PROVERBS ABOUT PROVERBS A good maxim is never out of Introduction 39.
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A Collection of Unusual Adages, Maxims, Aphorisms, Phrases and Other Popular Dicta from Many Lands. > PROVERBS ABOUT PROVERBS A good maxim is never out of.
A Collection of Unusual Adages, Maxims, Aphorisms, Phrases and Other Popular Dicta from Many Lands. > PROVERBS ABOUT PROVERBS A good maxim is never out of.
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الصفحة 98 - A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city ; and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
الصفحة 112 - There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
الصفحة 182 - Tis as the general pulse Of life stood still, and Nature made a pause ; An awful pause! prophetic of her end.
الصفحة 112 - There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
الصفحة 146 - Come, bring with a noise, My merry, merry boys, The Christmas log to the firing ; While my good dame, she Bids ye all be free, And drink to your hearts
الصفحة 104 - Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.
الصفحة 95 - The best laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang aft a-gley, An' lea'e us nought but grief an' pain For promis'd joy. Still thou art blest compared wi' me ! The present only toucheth thee : But, och ! I backward cast my e'e On prospects drear, An' forward, tho' I canna see, I guess an
الصفحة 110 - Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots ? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.
الصفحة 105 - Though the mills of God grind slowly, yet they grind exceeding small; Though with patience he stands waiting, with exactness grinds he all.
الصفحة 109 - Hope deferred maketh the heart sick : but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.