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The fox that tarries long is on the watch for prey.

Proverbs and old sayings Spanish

When a fox is in his hole, the smoke fetches him out.

Proverbs and old sayings Spanish about smoke

The fox is knowing, but more knowing he who catches him.

Proverbs and old sayings Spanish

The fox knows a lot, but a woman in love knows even more.

Proverbs and old sayings Spanish about woman, love

The fox does not do as much mischief in a year as it pays for in an hour.

Proverbs and old sayings Spanish

Sour said the fox about rowanberries.

Proverbs and old sayings Swedish

For lack of hens the fox catches crows.

Proverbs and old sayings Swedish

When a fox preaches, take care of your geese.

Proverbs and old sayings

Traditional Wexford Curse

May the grass grow at your door and the fox build his nest on your hearthstone.
May the light fade from your eyes, so you never see what you love.
May your own blood rise against you, and the sweetest drink you...

Spells and incantations British

The village slatternly wench has the form of a dove, the heart of a fox, and the mind of an toad.

Proverbs and old sayings English about mind, heart

When the lion's skin falls short, piece it out with that of the fox.

Proverbs and old sayings Italian

Where the skin of the lion does not suffice, we must join that of the fox.

Proverbs and old sayings Italian

If the lion's skill will not do, we must sew on that of the fox.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin

If the lion's skin falls short, piece it out with that of the fox.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin

For our sins God has created three enemies for us: mice in the house, the fox in the mountains, and a priest in our village.

Proverbs and old sayings South American about sin, enemies, home, house, god, americans