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When asked, What news from the sea? The fish replied I have a lot to say, but my mouth is full of water.

Proverbs and old sayings Armenian about fishing, water

Saving mustard seeds in hand, while a watermelon escapes.

Proverbs and old sayings

There are three things that refresh the heart and reduce your grief water, flowers, and a beautiful woman.

Proverbs and old sayings about sadness, flowers, things, heart, woman, water

Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.

Proverbs and old sayings French about secret

When the ass was invited to the wedding feast he said, They need more wood and water.

Proverbs and old sayings Bosnian about marriage, feast, need, water

The strong man and the waterfall channel their own path.

Proverbs and old sayings British about man

If you want to drown yourself, don't torture yourself with shallow water.

Proverbs and old sayings Bulgarian about water, contentment

Far waters cannot quench near fires.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about fire

Pick up a sesame seed only to lose a watermelon.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese

In shallow waters, shrimps make fools of dragons.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese

Riches: a dream in the night. Fame: a gull floating on water.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about dream, fame, wealth, night, water

Unjustly obtained wealth is as snow sprinkled with hot water.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about wealth, water

Ill gotten gains are like snow that is sprinkled with hot water.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about water

There are people that fish and those who just disturb the water.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about fishing, people, water

Enough shovels of earth make a mountain, enough pails of water a river.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about earth, water

Weaving a net is better than praying for fish at the edge of the water.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about fishing, water

Enough shovels of earth -- a mountain. Enough pails of water -- a river.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about earth, water

Friendship between gentlemen appears indifferent but is pure like water.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about purity, friendship, water

How can you put out a fire set on a cart-load of firewood with only a cup of water.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about fire, fire brigade, water, contentment

When the deal is done, discuss it no more; it is difficult to collect dispersed water.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about water