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Estonian Proverbs
Who is called for, an honest man goes himself.
Will |
Who is stupid in the morning will be stupid in the evening.
Who suffers will have no regrets.
Father | Mother | Will |
Ethiopian Proverbs
A bird hanging between two branches will get bitten on both wings.
A too modest man goes hungry.
O, sheep if I do not eat you, you will eat me, said the hyena.
Dawn | Will |
Who eats a lot will make a mountain.
Who doesn't want one will not get two.
Who helps us in trouble is a true friend.
Who has done evil will answer for evil.
Who is smart will learn.
Will | Youth | Youth | Old |
Who reminds of an old thing will have his eye picked out.
Make fun of the man, not of his hat.
Little | Will |
Who does not obey the parents' word will be taught by the world.
Regret | Will |
Who eats will be strong.
Will | Work |
Who flees from a wolf will find a bear with two sons instead.
Who gives to the poor will be rewarded by God for a hundred.
Who promises much will give little.
Who starts with small will end up with big.
Who sows a wind will reap a storm.