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CHINESE PROVERB
HE WHO RIDES THE BACK OF A TIGER NEVER KNOWS WHERE OR WHEN HE WILL
FALL OFF.
Where learned: CHINA
Keyword(s): WILD ANIMAL METAPHOR
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
PROVERB
HE WHO SELDOM RIDES FORGETS HIS SPURS.
Where learned: HOME ; DEARBORN ; 7733 CALHOUN ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
OLD POLISH PROVERB
HE WHO SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR RUNS LITTLE RISK OF FALLING OUT OF BED.
Submitter comment: SHE GOT THIS FROM MR. CRAINE IN THE ENGLISH DEPT. AT U. OF D.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Favorites PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
PROVERB
HE WHO SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR, HAS NO FEAR OF FALLING OUT OF BED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MELVINDALE
| Subject headings: | Favorites PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
PROVERB
HE WHO SMILES CARRIES THE SUN.
Where learned: MACKENZIE HIGH SCHOOL
Keyword(s): OVERSTATEMENT
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
TURKISH PROVERB
HE WHO TELLS THE TRUTH SHOULD HAVE 1 FOOT IN THE STIRRUP.
Submitter comment: A PERSON WHO TELLS THE TRUTH IS VERY UNPOPULAR.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Keyword(s): VERACITY
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
PROVERB
HE WHO THINKS HE IS A BIG CHEESE USUALLY SMELLS.
Where learned: HOME
Keyword(s): CONCEITEDNESS
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
PROVERB
THE HIGHER THEY GO THE FARTHER THEY DROP.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Keyword(s): SUCCESS AND FAILURE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
PROVERB
THE HIGHER YOU FLY, THE HARDER YOU FALL.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Keyword(s): SUCCESS AND FAILURE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 12-04-1965
PROVERB
HITCH YOUR WAGON TO A STAR.
Submitter comment: FROM - UNCERTAIN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
Keyword(s): AMBITION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
PROVERBIAL METAPHOR
AN HONEST HAND GOES A LONG WAY.
Submitter comment: (LEARNED FROM HER MOTHER).
Where learned: INDIANA ; VEEDERSBURG
Keyword(s): INTERNAL RHYME
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 11-23-1967
AN HONEST MAN IS NEITHER AFRAID OF THE LIGHT NOR THE DARK.
Where learned: DETROIT, ASSUMED ; MACKENZIE HIGH SCHOOL
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-12-1965
PROVERB
THE HOUR OF HAPPINESS BRINGS INDIFFERENCE; THE HOUR OF SADNESS BRINGS
MEDITATION; AND THE HOUR OF DEATH BRINGS CONFESSION.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CLASSROOM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 09-00-1967
PROVERBIAL METAPHOR
THE HOUSE OF MY FATHER IS GOOD ENOUGH AND WILL HOLD UP UNTIL I LEAVE.
A LEBANESE PROVERB
Submitter comment:
(THIS EXPRESSION IS OFTEN RECIFED AFTER A QUARREL BETWEEN PARENT AND
CHILD).
Data entry tech comment: FOR THE LEBANESE TEXT SEE THE ORGINAL 5X8 CARD.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 11-12-1969
POLISH PROVERB
HOW JIM ACTS TOWARDS GOD, SO GOD RETALIATES.
Data entry tech comment: FOR THE POLISH TEXT SEE THE ORGINAL 5 X 8 CARD
Where learned: HOME
Keyword(s): DIVINE JUSTICE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-25-1967
PROVERB
HOW YOU MAKE YOUR BED, THAT'S THE WAY YOU'LL SLEEP IN IT.
Submitter comment: OBTAINED BY MEANS OF LETTER 20181 BINDER, DETROIT
Data entry tech comment: FOR THE POLISH TEXT SEE ORGINAL 5 X 8 CARD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 03-08-1970
PROVERB
HUNGER IS THE BEST COOK
Where learned: HOME ; DETROIT ; 5310 PROCTER
Keyword(s): PERSONIFICATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-18-1968
PROVERBIAL METAPHOR
HUNGER IS THE BEST SAUCE IN THE WORLD.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 09-22-1969
PROVERB
HUNGER NEVER SAW BAD BREAD.
Submitter comment:
USED IN A CONVERSATION ABOUT HER LIFE AS THE WIFE OF A COAST GUARD
ENLISTED MAN WITH 7 CHILDREN.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
PROVERB
HUNGER WILL CHASE THE WOLF OUT OF THE FOREST.
Submitter comment: OBTAINED BY MEANS OF A LETTER
Data entry tech comment: FOR THE POLISH TEXT SEE ORGINAL 5 X 8 CARD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 03-08-1970