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A proverb is the horse of conversation:
when the conversation lags, a proverb revives it.
~ African Proverb [15542]
A proverb is the horse of conversation:
when the conversation lags, a proverb revives it.
~ African Proverb [15542]
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16, POTD, Proverb of the Day,
All wrong-doing arises because of mind.
If mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain?
~ Zen Proverb [15626]
All wrong-doing arises because of mind.
If mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain?
~ Zen Proverb [15626]
A peacock has too little in its head, too much in its tail.
~ Swedish Proverb [15232]
A peacock has too little in its head, too much in its tail.
~ Swedish Proverb [15232]
To follow the path, look to the master,
follow the master, walk with the master,
see through the master, become the master.
~ Zen Proverb [19090]
To follow the path, look to the master,
follow the master, walk with the master,
see through the master, become the master.
~ Zen Proverb [19090]
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Proverbs are the draft horses of wisdom.
~ Canadian Proverb [19646]
~ Canadian Proverb [19646]
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16, POTD, Proverb of the Day,
The true artist perseveres no matter what the critics say.
~ Dutch Proverb [19597]
~ Dutch Proverb [19597]
Do not blame God for having created the tiger,
but thank Him for not having given it wings.
~ Ethiopian Proverb [16168]
Do not blame God for having created the tiger,
but thank Him for not having given it wings.
~ Ethiopian Proverb [16168]
A tiger does not have to proclaim its tigertude.
~ Nigerian Proverb [15387]
A tiger does not have to proclaim its tigertude.
~ Nigerian Proverb [15387]
Little by little one walks far.
~ Peruvian Proverb [17658]
Little by little one walks far.
~ Peruvian Proverb [17658]
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There are many paths to the top of the mountain,
but the view is always the same.
~ Chinese Proverb [18972]
There are many paths to the top of the mountain,
but the view is always the same.
~ Chinese Proverb [18972]
No snowflake ever falls in the wrong place.
~ Zen Proverb [17925]
No snowflake ever falls in the wrong place.
~ Zen Proverb [17925]
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A proverb is the child of experience.
~ English Proverb [15299]
A proverb is the child of experience.
~ English Proverb [15299]
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16, POTD, Proverb of the Day,
To touch the earth is to have harmony with nature.
~ Native American Proverb, Oglala Sioux [19076]
To touch the earth is to have harmony with nature.
~ Native American Proverb, Oglala Sioux [19076]
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God could not be everywhere, so He made mothers.
~ Jewish Proverb [16676]
God could not be everywhere, so He made mothers.
~ Jewish Proverb [16676]
Make him an offer he can't refuse.
~ American Proverb [17718]
Make him an offer he can't refuse.
~ American Proverb [17718]
A woman's work is never done.
~ Ancient Proverb, Unknown Origins [15210]
A woman's work is never done.
~ Ancient Proverb, Unknown Origins [15210]
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ORIGIN and HISTORY: Origin uncertain. It has been traced back through many ancient cultures.
NOTABLE USE OF PROVERB: It is one of the most commonly repeated proverbs of all time and used in all parts of the world.
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