proverbs in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

proverbs in the PONS Dictionary

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Most likely they were popular proverbs, which tended later to be attributed to particular sages.
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Proverbs are often borrowed across lines of language, religion, and even time.
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Collecting proverbs from speakers is best done in the language community's home area.
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Proverbs have also been used strategically by poets.
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The history of collecting and compiling proverbs, folk poetry and songs only started about 200 years ago.
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It includes several texts covering subjects including a medical treatise and proverbs.
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Many proverbs are also based on stories, often the end of a story.
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It contains alphabetically arranged entries and expert contributors on topics such as folktales, music, art, foodways, spiritual beliefs, proverbs, and many other subjects.
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Proverbs are idioms that express a universal truth based on common sense or practical experience.
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The literary texts include hymns and rituals, epics, proverbs.
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