Search in folklore: countenance

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Truth has a handsome countenance but torn garments.

Proverbs and old sayings German about truth

A gift with a kind countenance is a double present.

Proverbs and old sayings Italian about present, gifts

You may judge a man by his countenance.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about judges, man

Merit is often belied by the countenance.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about merit

He assumes a cheerful countenance suppressing the grief which weighs heavily on his heart.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about sadness, heart

An open countenance often conceals close thoughts.

Proverbs and old sayings Portuguese

A benevolent man should allow a few faults in himself to keeps his friends in countenance.

Proverbs and old sayings South American about americans, man

It is a sin against hospitality to open the doors and shut up the countenance.

Proverbs and old sayings English about sin