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The jail is closed day and night and always full; temples are always open and still empty.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about night, day

Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones smile down to let us know that they are happy.

Proverbs and old sayings about celebrity, stars, smile, happiness, sky

When one has one's hand full of truth it is not always wise to open it.

Proverbs and old sayings French about truth

A dispute can only be resolved by discussing the problem openly and coolly.

Proverbs and old sayings about dispute

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life; but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

Proverbs and old sayings Italian about destruction, life

It is an honourable thing to be accused by those who are open to accusation.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about things

Everyone is given the key to the gates of Heaven. The same key opens the gates of Hell.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about hell

A farmer does not conclude by the mere look of it that a corn is unripe; he tears it open for examination.

Proverbs and old sayings Nigerian about tears

There are three things that have to be done quickly: burying the dead, opening the door for a stranger, and fixing your daughter's wedding.

Proverbs and old sayings Persian about marriage, things

Ye breed of the Millers dog, ye lick your lips ere the poke be open.

Proverbs and old sayings

First harvest honey and wax during the day, then dance and play in the open during the evening.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about dance, day

A peasant will stand on the top of a hill for a very long time with his mouth open before a roast duck will fly in.

Proverbs and old sayings Spanish about peasantry, time