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The chicken is never declared in the court of hawks.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

In the birds' court, a cockroach never wins his case.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

The eyes that beheld the chief don't fear for a court official.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about fear, eyes

The cockroach cannot be innocent in a court where the hen is judge.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about judges

Too much courtesy, too much craft.

Proverbs and old sayings South American about americans

A little courtesy will go a long way.

Proverbs and old sayings South American about americans

Hell and the courtroom are always open.

Proverbs and old sayings South American about hell, americans

Far from court, far from care.

Proverbs and old sayings British

Full of courtesy, full of cunning.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese

One courts misfortune by flaunting wealth.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about wealth

Each sovereign maintains his own courtiers.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese

A courtesy much entreated is half recompensed.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese

The court official in one life has seven rebirths as a beggar.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about life

The steps at court are slippery.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

Eye-service is the courtier's art.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about art, magic

He that courts injury will obtain it.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

Life at court is often a short cut to hell.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about hell, life

Donkeys only come to the court to carry bags.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

A silent man's words are not brought into court.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about word, man

He who would not go to hell, must not go to court.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about hell