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The streets are paved with gold; The stupid monkey knows not to eat the banana skin; The truth is effortless (Rashida Costa) The way to a man's heart is through his stomach; The work praises the man. There ain't no such thing as a free lunch; There are more ways of killing a cat than choking it with cream
accursed hunger for gold: From Virgil, Aeneid, Book 3, 57. Later quoted by Seneca as quod non mortalia pectora coges, auri sacra fames ("what do not you force mortal hearts [to do], accursed hunger for gold"). auribus teneo lupum: I hold a wolf by the ears: Common ancient proverb, this version from Terence. It indicates that one is in a ...
In 1932 Richard Jente described the "silver"–and–"gold" proverb as being "of Eastern origin". [3] In 1999 David J. Wasserstein remarked that the "Eastern origin" mentioned by a number of earlier writers was most likely the Aramaic "shekels" proverb, as it connects speech, silence, and monetary value.
You probably know the classic childhood rhyme: “Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other, gold.” Even though it's a simple sentiment, it's fitting in describing the ...
Attributed by Livy to Brennus, the chief of the Gauls, stated with his demand for more gold from the citizens of the sacked city of Rome in 390 BC. vanitas vanitatum omnia vanitas: vanity of vanities; everything [is] vanity: Or more simply: "vanity, vanity, everything vanity". From the Vulgate, Ecclesiastes 1:2;12:8. vaticinium ex eventu
Here are a few of the wisest, funniest, and most poignant sayings about Irish heritage. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...
St. Patrick’s Day is March 17. Celebrate Irish pride with this collection of short, funny and catchy St. Patrick's Day quotes on luck, beer, gold and more.
One for sorrow, Two for luck (varia. mirth);Three for a wedding, Four for death (varia. birth);Five for silver, Six for gold; Seven for a secret never to be told, Eight for heaven,