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When there is shortage of figs, birds eat the fruits of the 'mugumo'.

Proverbs and old sayings

A good companion shortens the longest road.

Proverbs and old sayings about good, good luck

Wider ears and a short tongue.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin

Science is unlimited in its course; life is short.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about science, life

Providence provides but short horns for the fierce ox.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin

He falls short of his duty to both who tries to serve two masters.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about duty

If the lion's skin falls short, piece it out with that of the fox.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin

Nights of pleasure are short.

Proverbs and old sayings Lebanese about pleasure

Women have got long hair and short sense.

Proverbs and old sayings Maltese about common sense, sense

Long skirts carry dust, but short skirts carry away souls.

Proverbs and old sayings Maltese

If you don't eat you will die; overeating will shorten your life.

Proverbs and old sayings Maltese about life

A short courtship is the best courtship.

Proverbs and old sayings

A hungry stomach makes a short prayer.

Proverbs and old sayings about americans

Hold short services for minor gods.

Proverbs and old sayings Nepalese

Much laugher, short wisdom.

Proverbs and old sayings Portuguese about wisdom

A long tongue betokens a short hand.

Proverbs and old sayings Portuguese

Never poke a jaguar with a short stick.

Proverbs and old sayings Portuguese

Don't leave the main road for a shortcut.

Proverbs and old sayings Portuguese

Don't leave the high road for a short cut.

Proverbs and old sayings Portuguese

It's better not to poke a jaguar with a short staff.

Proverbs and old sayings Portuguese