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He can see a louse as far away as China but is not aware of an elephant on his nose.

Proverbs and old sayings Guatemalan

With a sweet tongue and kindness, you can drag an elephant by a hair.

Proverbs and old sayings Persian

The person who can see a house in China is unaware of an elephant on his nose.

Proverbs and old sayings about people, home, house
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