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Origin: Native American

Contains 384 proverb(s)

Proverbs which originated from Native American

ProverbOrigin
After dark all cats are leopardsNative American
Beware of a man's shadow and a bee's stingNative American
Deceive the rich and powerful if you will, but don't insult themNative American
Do not employ handsome servantsNative American
Don't empty the water jar until the rain fallsNative American
Don't let your sorrow come higher than your kneesNative American
Every peasant is proud of the pond in his village because from it he measures the seaNative American
The eyes believe themselves; the ears believe other peopleNative American
The first drink with water, the second without water, the third like waterNative American
Get what you can and keep what you have; that's the way to get richNative American
He who searches for pearls should not sleepNative American
In the kingdom of the blind the one-eyed are kingNative American
It is easier to pull down than to build upNative American
Let no man deceive you with vain wordsNative American
The man who does not learn is dark, like one walking in the nightNative American
Never give advice in a crowdNative American
Tell me and I'll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I'll understandNative American
Use your enemy's hand to catch a snakeNative American
A man can only die once.Native American
A carrion crow never brings luck.Native American
A fair day in winter is the mother of a stormNative American
A fair October and a good blast, will blow the hag and her broom away fast.Native American
A fly may sting a horse and make him winceNative American
A fog from the sea brings corn to the mills.Native American
A good servant makes a bad enemy.Native American
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