He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack....
Carols
Sometimes you have to throw yourself into the fire to escape from the smoke.
Proverbs and old sayings Greek about smoke, fire, fire brigade
A smokey cabin, a handful of spuds and a flea-filled bed.
Proverbs and old sayings Irish
Many a one leaves the roast who afterwards longs for the smoke of it.
Proverbs and old sayings Italian about smoke
Until you have smoked out the bees, you can't eat the honey.
Proverbs and old sayings Russian
When a man is in trouble he smokes.
Proverbs and old sayings Ugandan about man
One must ask about the delight of opium from one who smokes it.