Search in folklore: velvet

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A throne is only a bench covered with velvet.

Proverbs and old sayings French

A porcupine speaking to its baby says, O my child of velvet.

Proverbs and old sayings Afghan about children

Silks and satins, scarlet and velvet, put out the kitchen fire.

Proverbs and old sayings South American about kitchen, fire, fire brigade, americans

Choose your woman with a velvet glove, but control her with a fist of iron.

Proverbs and old sayings Czech about woman

Silk and velvet put out the kitchen fire.

Proverbs and old sayings German about kitchen, fire, fire brigade

Apes remain apes, though you cloth them in velvet.

Proverbs and old sayings German about contentment

A good name is more valuable than a velvet garment.

Proverbs and old sayings Moroccan about name, good, good luck