The chicken is never declared in the court of hawks.
Proverbs and old sayings West African
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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
