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Proverbs
- First secure an independent income, then practice virtue.
Greek...
- First the man takes a drink, then the drink takes a drink,
then the
drink takes the man.
Japanese...
- Fish or cut bait.
American...
- Fish, to taste good, must swim three times: in water,
in butter, and in
wine.
Polish...
- Follow the river and you will find the sea.
French...
- A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding
delights in wisdom.
Miscellaneous...
- A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own
opinions.
Miscellaneous...
- A fool gives full vent to his anger,
but a wise man keeps himself under
control
Miscellaneous...
- A fool is like all other men as long as he remains silent.
Danish...
- A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an
insult.
Miscellaneous...
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