A dog in a kennel barks at his fleas; a dog hunting does not notice them.
Proverbs and old sayings Latin
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A liar is not believed when he speaks the truth. [Fable of boy and wolf. ]
Proverbs and old sayings Latin about truth
As numerous as the leaves of the oak, or the waves which wash the island.
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It is an absurdity that he should rule others who cannot command himself.
Proverbs and old sayings Latin about rules
Nothing reaches the intellect before making its appearance in the senses.
Proverbs and old sayings Latin about nothing
You should only believe half of what you see, and none of which you hear.
Proverbs and old sayings Latin about faith, contentment
A physician is an angel when employed, but a devil when one must pay him.
Proverbs and old sayings Latin about angels, devil
No matter her past, when a chambermaid marries a lord she becomes a lady.
Proverbs and old sayings Latin about past
All flute-players are mad; when once they begin to blow, away goes reason.
Proverbs and old sayings Latin about reason
Man's life's a vapor, and full of woes; he cuts a caper, and down he goes.
Proverbs and old sayings Latin about life, man
I am less concerned about them than about the croaking frogs in the marsh.
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The act itself does not constitute a crime, unless the intent be criminal.
Proverbs and old sayings Latin about criminals, crime
He that gives time to resolve, gives time to deny, and warning to prevent.
Proverbs and old sayings Latin about time
The diseases of the mind are either caused or cured by the power of music.
Proverbs and old sayings Latin about music, power, mind
Those who are nourished by hope live ever in suspense, and enjoy not life.
Proverbs and old sayings Latin about hope, life
Midway between the earth and the starry Olympus. [In a quandary. In a fix. ]
Proverbs and old sayings Latin about earth
Hearing he hears not. He is deaf to entreaty. [Aliter. , To feign deafness. ]
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Don't tell a secret to anybody, unless you want the whole world to know it.
Proverbs and old sayings Latin about secret, world, contentment
It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it is useless.
Proverbs and old sayings Latin about things
Wherever a man dwells, he shall be sure to have a thorn-bush near his door.
Proverbs and old sayings Latin about man
