proverb

is a small saying out of which great consolation may grow.

Great consolation may grow out of the smallest saying.

 characterizes nations, but it must first dwell amongst them.

A proverb characterizes nations, but must first dwell amongst them.

A proverb places the words in one’s mouth.

is buying with your ears a good lesson at the cheapest price.

In a proverb you buy with your ears a good lesson at the cheapest price.

is constantly warring against other proverbs.

Proverbs are constantly warring against each other.

is often in itself a beautiful little allegory.

Proverbs are often in themselves beautiful little allegories.

A proverb is shorter than a bird’s beak.

is that wherein the conscience of the people sits in judgment.

In proverbs the conscience of the people sits in judgment.

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