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Better a donkey that tarries than one that won't carry its load.

Proverbs and old sayings Mexican

The donkey recognizes the tracks of a horse.

Proverbs and old sayings Mongolian

A donkey that carries me is worth more than a horse that kicks me.

Proverbs and old sayings Mongolian

Catch the halter rope and it will lead you to the donkey.

Proverbs and old sayings Moroccan

In Morocco never be surprised. If you see a donkey flying, just say Allah is capable of anything.

Proverbs and old sayings Moroccan

If your motive is good, a farting donkey won't harm you.

Proverbs and old sayings Aromanian about good, good luck

You ask the donkey when's Wednesday?

Proverbs and old sayings Persian

He has fallen from the donkey, but has found a date.

Proverbs and old sayings Persian

Comfortable is he who doesn't have a donkey -- Doesn't know of its straw and barley.

Proverbs and old sayings Persian

Old donkeys do not learn languages.

Proverbs and old sayings Portuguese about old, olderness

A donkey's cries don't reach heaven.

Proverbs and old sayings Portuguese

If old age was the same as wisdom, any old donkey would be a celebrated Justice.

Proverbs and old sayings Portuguese about olderness, justice, age, wisdom, old

Better a healthy donkey than a consumptive philosopher.

Proverbs and old sayings Aromanian

What does a donkey know about the life of a nightingale?

Proverbs and old sayings Aromanian about life

The castle gates will always open for gold-laden donkeys.

Proverbs and old sayings Russian

Put a heavy load on an old donkey.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about old, olderness

The short donkey doesn't carry on his back.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian

Don't prod the donkey while you're getting on.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian

You can't drive donkeys without a stick, nor horses without spurs.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian

With two bits worth of a donkey you can earn more than with a mule.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian