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Men were born with bread in their hands women were born with empty hands.

Proverbs and old sayings about man

The three faults of drinking are: a sorrowful morning, a dirty coat, and an empty pocket.

Proverbs and old sayings Irish about drinking

Corsairs against corsairs, there is nothing to win but empty barrels.

Proverbs and old sayings Italian about nothing

Life without endeavor is like entering a jewel-mine and coming out with empty hands.

Proverbs and old sayings Japanese about life

It is inexcusable to have remained long away, and return empty-handed.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin

If your guest becomes a cook, your larder will soon be empty.

Proverbs and old sayings Turkish