When a cow is lost it is something to recover its tail, were it only to make a handle for one's door.
Proverbs and old sayings French
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The bucket goes so often to the well that it leaves its handle there.
Proverbs and old sayings Italian
He who is meant to be a basket-carrier is born with the handle in his hand.
Proverbs and old sayings Italian
The pitcher that goes often to the fountain leaves there either its handle or its spout.
Proverbs and old sayings Italian
The pitcher that goes often to the well leaves either its handle or its spout there.
Proverbs and old sayings Portuguese
You need to first experience adversity, before you can handle high praise.
Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about experience, praise, need, contentment
The pitcher goes so often to the well, that it leaves its handle or its mouth.
Proverbs and old sayings Spanish
Anyone can make a spoon, but not everyone can make the handle.
Proverbs and old sayings Turkish
No matter how sharp it is, a knife will never cut it's own handle.
Proverbs and old sayings Vietnamese
