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The pitcher that goes often to the well leaves either its handle or its spout there.

Proverbs and old sayings Portuguese

The pitcher goes so often to the well that it is broken at last.

Proverbs and old sayings Aromanian

The pitcher goes so often to the well, that it leaves its handle or its mouth.

Proverbs and old sayings Spanish

One must fill the pitcher while the water is flowing.

Proverbs and old sayings Turkish about water

The wise adapt themselves to circumstances, as water moulds itself to the pitcher.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about circumstances, water

Of listening children have your fears, for little pitchers have great ears.

Proverbs and old sayings Dutch about children

Go not with every hunger to the cupboard, nor with every thirst to the pitcher.

Proverbs and old sayings Portuguese about hunger