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Old proverbs are the children of truth.

Proverbs and old sayings Welsh about children, truth, old, olderness

A man should live to prove himself worth of his own flesh and blood.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about blood, man

He who asks for the meaning of a proverb has called her/his mother's dowry a waste.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about mother

A wide garment does not tear, a proverb does not spoil.

Proverbs and old sayings

Attitudes don't prove anyhing.

Proverbs and old sayings South American about americans

Never try to prove what nobody doubts.

Proverbs and old sayings South American about americans

Be civil to every man; you know not who may prove to be your friend.

Proverbs and old sayings South American about americans, man

When the fool is told a proverb, its meaning has to be explained to him.

Proverbs and old sayings

It is a proud horse that will not bear his own provender.

Proverbs and old sayings British about proudness

Gold is proved in the fire, friendship in need.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about friendship, need, fire, fire brigade

A proverb is the child of experience.

Proverbs and old sayings English about experience, children

Singing Alelulia everywwhere does not prove piety.

Proverbs and old sayings Ethiopian

Singing Alleluia everywhere does not prove piety.

Proverbs and old sayings Ethiopian

To compare is not to prove.

Proverbs and old sayings French

A man at sixteen will prove a child at sixty.

Proverbs and old sayings French about children, man

To claim is not to prove.

Proverbs and old sayings German

A proverb never lies, it is only its meaning which deceives.

Proverbs and old sayings German

No proverb is untrue.

Proverbs and old sayings

A pointed proverb is like a diamond: it emits light, and it also cuts.

Proverbs and old sayings about light

This proverb is often used to illustrate a person who does not have enough resources to accomplish his goal.

Proverbs and old sayings about purpose, people