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If they are offered winged ants, people will eat them.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about people

Don't expect to be offered a chair when you are visiting a place where the chief sits on the floor.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about contentment

If you are offered a bull, do not ask how much milk he will give.

Proverbs and old sayings about contentment

Ask a lot, but take what is offered.

Proverbs and old sayings

The first occasion offered quickly take, lest thou repine at what thou didst forsake.

Proverbs and old sayings Dutch

A powerful deity is the one to whom sacrifices are offered.

Proverbs and old sayings Afghan

Don't expect to be offered a chair when you visit a place where the chief himself sits on the floor.

Proverbs and old sayings Afghan about contentment

A rock offered by a friend is like an apple.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about rocks

If you are offered a span, do not take a couple of yards.

Proverbs and old sayings about couple, contentment