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No man is wise at all times. Every man has his besetting sin (Am.). Не is dead (lifeless) that is faultless (Am.). Не is lifeless who is faultless (Br.). You… Read more »

Knowledge  itsefl is power He who has knowledge has force The lamp of knowledge burns brightly (Am.). Learning is the eye of he mind (Br.). Your ignorance is your worst… Read more »

Translation: Even dogs should be fairly treated. It is better to be the victim of injustice than to be unjust yourself. Где справедливость, там и правда. Несправедливость человека поражает его… Read more »

Order is heaven’s first law. Seniority rule: last in, first out. Порядок – душа всякого дела. Правило старшинства. Старшего уважай, умному подражай. Старших и в Орде почитают. Словам старшего внимай. Кто… Read more »

Better an open enemy than a false friend. Mieux vaut une amère vérité qu’un doux mensonge. Лучше хороший враг, чем плохой друг. Не бойся врага умного, бойся друга глупого. Чем плохой друг, лучше… Read more »

Stray men are  completely blind. Fortune aveugle suit aveugle hardiesse. Блудный сын – ранняя могила отцу. Человек, не определившийся в жизни, на оба глаза слеп. (досл.) Blinder Eifer schadet nur; Keiner… Read more »

If you want a pretence to whip a dog, say that he ate the frying pan (Br.). If you want a pretense to whip a dog, it is enough to… Read more »

Caution is the eldest child of wisdom (Am.). Discretion is the mother of other virtues (Br.). An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of knowledge (Am.). An ounce of… Read more »

A man must plough with such oxen as he has (Br.). They that have no other meat, bread and butter are glad to eat (Br.). They that have no other… Read more »

If you want a pretence to whip a dog, say that he ate the frying pan (Br.). If you want a pretense to whip a dog, it is enough to… Read more »

Loaded wagon creaks, an empty one rattles. The further you get, the harder the going. Le chariot se casse en transportant les poids lourds. Plus loin vous allez, plus chemin… Read more »

The beast that goes always never wants blows (Br.). Don’t spur a willing horse (Am., Br.). Don’t whip the horse that is pulling (Am.). A good horse should be seldom… Read more »

You can get the man out of the country, but you can’t get the country out of the man (Am.). You cannot make a silk purse out of a sow’s… Read more »

To throw pearls before swine. Don’t cast pearls before swine (Am., Br.) Honey is not for the ass’s mouth (Br.). It is caviar (caviare) to the general (Br.). That’s money… Read more »