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It is difficult to find a man but it's easy to recognize him.

Proverbs and old sayings Serbian about man

Who loses honor won't ever find it.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian

Don't look for what you can't find.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about contentment

When the hunt is not successful, go find snails.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian

You find snails on the mountain slope with the dew from the ravines.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about contentment

In Polizzi you'll find water, fog, kites, priests with children, commissions and delegates.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about children, water, contentment

Who has many comforts and does not use them, won't find a confessor who will grant him absolution.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about absolution, use

Tell a lie and find the truth.

Proverbs and old sayings Spanish about lie, truth

He cannot find water in the sea.

Proverbs and old sayings Spanish about water

To find oneself in tight breeches.

Proverbs and old sayings Spanish

He expects to find water at the first stroke of the spade.

Proverbs and old sayings Spanish about water

To find oneself in tight breeches. (Ill at ease--we say in tight boots. )

Proverbs and old sayings Spanish

If you find the river flooded, wait.

Proverbs and old sayings about contentment

If you find your own house is on fire, you may be sure that your neighbour's house is burning much more fiercely.

Proverbs and old sayings about home, house, fire, fire brigade, contentment

Those who wish to shine always find a song.

Proverbs and old sayings Swedish about wish

They who want to sing will always find a song.

Proverbs and old sayings Swedish

The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your own arm.

Proverbs and old sayings Swedish about end

At the bottom of the sack you will find the bill.

Proverbs and old sayings Swiss about bills, contentment

It is an easy thing to find a staff to beat a dog.

Proverbs and old sayings Syrian about things

Cold hearts can find warm words.

Proverbs and old sayings Tibetan about word