袖から⽕事 Sode kara kaji. Literal translation: “A fire from a kimono sleeve.”
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You Won’t Get Away With Something For Ever
Tanto va la gatta al lardo che ci lascia lo zampino.
Continue readingThere Is Truth
In vino veritas. ~ Latin proverb Literal translation: “In wine there is truth.” English equivalent: “There is truth in wine.”
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A leopard cannot change its spots. ~ English proverb Meaning:
Continue readingDon’t Sell The Skin
Don’t sell the skin till you have caught the bear. ~ English Proverb Meaning:
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He who rests, grows rusty. ~ German proverb In German: “Wer rastet, der rostet.”
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If wishes were horses, beggars would ride. ~ English proverb Meaning:
Continue readingPrevention
Prevention is better than cure. ~ French proverb In french: “Mieux vaut prévenir que guérir.”
Continue readingA Home Without A Woman
How poor is a home without a woman!
Continue readingYou Can Lead A Horse To Water. . . .
You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.
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