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He did not shoot the hare but the pot is already on the fire.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian about fire, fire brigade

He does not even know whether it is a pumpkin or a curd-cake.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian

The midwife should have cut his throat rather than his navel.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian

It was needed as a Slovak glazier needed falling on his back.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian

If a stone was thrown at you, throw back some bread in return.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian

Give the devil your little finger, you will be taken entirely.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian about devil

It will happen when the Danube reverts its course or dries up.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian

He who does not collect in summer, will heat little in winter.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian

The magpie wants too much, but her tail is unable to carry it.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian

He who is sitting in the reeds, makes a whistle of his choice.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian

One should not stir the shit as it will be even more stinking.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian

There is no worthless thing which could not be used something.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian about things

The person who trusts is happy; the person who doubts is wise.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian about people, happiness

Where there is no bridge the smallest plank is of great value.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian about value

If I say, it is pregnant, If I do not say, it is not pregnant.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian

Braying of an ass or barking of a dog, is not heard in Heaven.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian

Even the highway leading to Hell is paved with good intentions.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian about hell, good, good luck

Let the cobbler Paul grumble, he should only make good sandals.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian about good, good luck

Even the most welcome guest is more than enough for three days.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian about day

The difference between them is like that between sky and earth.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian about earth, sky