Curiosities in Proverbs: A Collection of Unusual Adages, Maxims, Aphorisms, Phrases and Other Popular Dicta from Many Lands, Classified and Arranged with Annotations |
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... heart of man , in all the various states which he may occupy ; a frequent review of proverbs should enter into our readings ; and although they are no longer the orna- ments of conversation , they have not ceased to be the treasuries of ...
... heart of man , in all the various states which he may occupy ; a frequent review of proverbs should enter into our readings ; and although they are no longer the orna- ments of conversation , they have not ceased to be the treasuries of ...
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... , foreign residents , and tourists , and by the fact that the law of righteousness is written in the hearts of all men . ( Rom . i : 18-23 . ) Speaking of the apparent reverence for sacred things among Orientals ΙΟ Curiosities in Proverbs.
... , foreign residents , and tourists , and by the fact that the law of righteousness is written in the hearts of all men . ( Rom . i : 18-23 . ) Speaking of the apparent reverence for sacred things among Orientals ΙΟ Curiosities in Proverbs.
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... ( Arabian ) ; " Better poor with honour than rich with shame " ( Dutch ) ; " Con- scious guilt will fret the heart " ( Tamil ) . Not only do proverbs sometimes commend virtue and honour , but there are not a few Introduction 13.
... ( Arabian ) ; " Better poor with honour than rich with shame " ( Dutch ) ; " Con- scious guilt will fret the heart " ( Tamil ) . Not only do proverbs sometimes commend virtue and honour , but there are not a few Introduction 13.
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... heart has its summer and its winter " ( Osmanli ) ; " Husband and wife in perfect accord are the music of the harp and lute " ( Chinese ) ; " A widow is a rudderless boat " ( Chinese ) ; " An old man in love is like a flower in winter ...
... heart has its summer and its winter " ( Osmanli ) ; " Husband and wife in perfect accord are the music of the harp and lute " ( Chinese ) ; " A widow is a rudderless boat " ( Chinese ) ; " An old man in love is like a flower in winter ...
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... hearts were heavy could quote such phrases as these : " God is not sinless , He created the world " ; " In every village is the grave of Christ " ; " A long dark night - the year " ; " The earth is man's only friend " ; " God's feet are ...
... hearts were heavy could quote such phrases as these : " God is not sinless , He created the world " ; " In every village is the grave of Christ " ; " A long dark night - the year " ; " The earth is man's only friend " ; " God's feet are ...
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Page 99 - A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Page 98 - A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city ; and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
Page 112 - There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Page 182 - Tis as the general pulse Of life stood still, and Nature made a pause ; An awful pause! prophetic of her end.
Page 125 - For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he hath.
Page 95 - The best laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang aft a-gley, An' lea'e us nought but grief an' pain For promis'd joy. Still thou art blest compared wi' me ! The present only toucheth thee : But, och ! I backward cast my e'e On prospects drear, An' forward, tho' I canna see, I guess an
Page 146 - Come, bring with a noise, My merry, merry boys, The Christmas log to the firing ; While my good dame, she Bids ye all be free, And drink to your hearts
Page 104 - Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.
Page 119 - For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Page 110 - Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots ? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.