1817 Romanian Proverbs / Page 77
1521.
The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.1522.
The sun does not shine on both sides of the hedge at once.1523.
The sun shines upon all alike.1524.
The tailor that makes not a knot loses a stitch.1525.
The thief does fear each bush an officer.1526.
The thief who isn't caught is an honest salesman.1527.
The thread breaks where it is weakest.1528.
The tongue ever turns to the aching tooth.1529.
The tongue is not steel, yet it cuts.1530.
The tongue talks at the head's cost.1531.
The tree makes shafts for axes.1532.
The vine brings forth three grapes: the first of pleasure, the second of drunkenness, the third of sorrow.1533.
The voice of the people is the voice of God.1534.
The voice of the people, the voice of God.1535.
The wolf may lose his teeth, but never his nature.1536.
The wolf preys farthest from his home.1537.
The work shows the workman.1538.
The workman is known by his work.1539.
The world is a ladder for some to go up and some down.1540.
The worst hog often gets the best pear.