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No matter how well tamed a lion, it will one day go back to the bush.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about day

The fox must be chased away first after that the hen might be warned against wandering into the bush.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

People can no more be judged by their looks than the sea can be measured in bushels.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about people

The friendship of a great man is like the shadow of a bush -- soon gone.

Proverbs and old sayings French about shadow, friendship, man

Instead of complaining that the rosebush is full of thorns, be happy that the thorn bush has roses.

Proverbs and old sayings German about happiness

One bird in hand is better far Than two that in the bushes are.

Proverbs and old sayings Italian

Wherever a man dwells, he shall be sure to have a thorn-bush near his door.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about man

A herbalist that refuses to ask laymen what leaves he looks for in the bush, must have difficulties getting what he wants.

Proverbs and old sayings Nigerian about difficulties

To recognize a real friend, you have to together have eaten three bushels of salt.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about real estate

You dont throw stones at an approching craclin noise in the bush wait and see what is it first.

Proverbs and old sayings

Tis better to buy a small bouquet And give to your friend this very day, Than a bushel of roses white and red To lay on his coffin after he's dead.

Proverbs and old sayings about commerce, day