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The chemist doesn't smell his own medicine.

Proverbs and old sayings about medicine

Money Spells (using a green or a gold candle)

Money Spells

You can use either a green or a gold candle for this, the choice is up to you. Also needed is a piece of parchment, a pen with green ink, and a fireproof container. Some cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg incense should be burning…don’t...

Spells and incantations British

When a cat wants to eat its own kitten it accuses them of smelling like rats.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

You cannot expect me to carry you on my back and then you say my head smells.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about heads

It does not matter if your tavern sits in a remote location so long as the smell of your wine is appealing.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about wine

He who puts his nose in a turd does not know what he is smelling.

Proverbs and old sayings German

Crime leaves a trail like a water beetle; like a snail, it leaves its silver track; like a horse-mango, it leaves its smell.

Proverbs and old sayings Guatemalan about crime, criminals, water

No matter if you eat a little or a lot of garlic, the smell is just as strong.

Proverbs and old sayings Tibetan