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The wise adapt themselves to circumstances, as water moulds itself to the pitcher.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about circumstances, water

People are like chameleons; circumstances make them change their colour.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about circumstances, change, people

Be not discouraged by adverse circumstances.

Proverbs and old sayings South American about circumstances, americans

Commerce flourishes by circumstances precarious.

Proverbs and old sayings South American about commerce, circumstances, americans

A wise man adapts himself to circumstances, as water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about circumstances, water, man

The wise man shapes himself to circumstances as water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about circumstances, water, man

To circumstances and custom the law must yield.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about circumstances, law

Straitened circumstances.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about circumstances

I have no set principles; I make adaptability to all circumstances my principle.

Proverbs and old sayings Japanese about principle, circumstances

He is a wise man who accommodates himself to all circumstances.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about circumstances, man

Open your eyes and your ears when contracting, because the agreed upon circumstances mean a lot.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about circumstances, eyes