1,924 Latin Proverbs
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“If he should ask for wine, box his ears.”
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“If I wrestle with a filthy thing, win or lose, I shall be
defiled.”
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“If ifs and ands were pots and pans there'd be no work for
tinkers.”
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“If ifs and ands were pots and pans, there'd be no work for
tinkers' hands.”
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“If it pleases you, it does not displease me.”
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“If poor, act with caution.”
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“If the head aches all the members of the body suffer.”
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“If the lion's skin falls short, piece it out with that of the
fox.”
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“If the mother had never been in the oven, she would not have
looked for her daughter there.”
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“If the mountain will not come to Mahomet, Mahomet must go to the
mountain.”
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“If the mountain will not go to Mahomet, let Mahomet go to the
mountain.”
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“If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.”
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“If there is no wind, row.”
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“If there is righteousness in the heart, there will be beauty in
character.”
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“If there were clouds we should not enjoy the sun.”
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“If you always live with those who are lame, you will yourself
learn to limp.”
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“If you are contented with your lot, you will live wisely.”
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“If you cannot drive an ox, drive a donkey.”
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“If you care for the court, the court will bring cares for you.”
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“If you desire peace, be ever prepared for war.”
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“If you say that he is guilty of ingratitude, you need say no
more.”
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“If you sit on a seat, and that seat is a comfortable seat, sit on
that seat, and do not leave that seat.”
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“If you snooze, you loose.”
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“If you strike a goad with your fist, your hand will suffer most.”
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“If you would resemble the vulture, look out for a carcase. [Wait
for dead men's shoes.]”
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