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THE WOMAN WHO SHAKES A CRIB WITH HER RIGHT HAND, SHAKES THE WORLD
WITH HER LEFT.

Submitter comment: THE PROVERB MEANS THAT IT IS THE ABILITY OF A WOMAN TO GIVE BIRTH
THAT AFFECTS THE WORLD.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD

James Callow Keyword(s): INFLUENCE ; POWER

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

Date learned: 10-00-1982

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Proverb

Money Talks

Submitter comment:

Proverbial Apothegm

Data entry tech comment:

Motifs added by TRD

James Callow comment:

Original BN [V300] crossed out. Replaced with current classification.

Keyword(s): Aphorism ; Apothegm ; INFLUENCE ; Maxim ; MONEY ; PROVERB ; TALK ; VERSE

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

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Proverb

Large oaks from little acorns grow.

Submitter comment:

Informant heard this from his grandmother

Data entry tech comment:

Motifs added by TRD

James Callow comment:

Original BN [V300] crossed out. Replaced with current classification

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; Ackley, Maurice

Keyword(s): Acorn ; Aphorism ; Apothegm ; INFLUENCE ; Maxim ; METAPHOR ; Oak ; PROVERB ; Tree ; VERSE

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

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Proverb

An idle mind is the Devil's workshop.

Data entry tech comment:

Motifs added by TRD

Keyword(s): Aphorism ; Apothegm ; DEVIL ; Idle ; INFLUENCE ; Maxim ; Mind ; PROVERB ; VERSE ; Workshop

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim

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Proverb

Charity begins at home.

Submitter comment:

My parents told me this one.

Data entry tech comment:

Motifs added by TRD

James Callow comment:

Original BN [V600] crossed out. Replaced with current classification.

Keyword(s): Aphorism ; Apothegm ; CHARITY ; Home ; INFLUENCE ; Maxim ; PROVERB ; VERSE

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

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