1817 Romanian Proverbs / Page 8
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A thief passes for a gentleman when stealing has made him rich.142.
A threefold cord is not quickly broken.143.
A traveller may lie with authority.144.
A tree is known by its fruit.145.
A white wall is a fool's paper.146.
A wise head makes a close mouth.147.
A wolf in sheep's clothing.148.
A woman is flax, man is fire, the devil comes and blows the bellows.149.
A woman's advice is no great thing, but he who won't take it is a fool.150.
A woman's tongue is a double edged knife.151.
A woman, a dog, and a walnut tree, the more you beat them the better they be.152.
A word and a stone let go cannot be called back.153.
A word to a wise man is enough.154.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.155.
Absence sharpens love, presence strengthens it.156.
Abundance, like want, ruins many.157.
Acorns were good till bread was found.158.
Actions speak louder than words.159.
Admonish your friends in private, praise them in public.160.
Adversity makes a man wise, not rich.