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PROVERB

TOO FAST DON'T LAST

Submitter comment: I'M SURE THIS PROVERB, ANOTHER OF MY GRANDMOTHER'S FAVORITES,
IS A METAPHOR. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE IS LOST. LIKE ITS TWIN
PROVERB (SQ 771820-33), THIS PROVERB REFERS TO FRIENDS. IF YOU
STRIKE UP A FRIENDSHIP QUICKLY, CHANCES ARE THAT IT WILL NOT BE
AN ENDURING ONE.
I HAVE NO IDEA IF THIS PROVERB WAS ORIGINALLY IN POLISH.

Where learned: DETROIT

James Callow Keyword(s): ELLIPSIS

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb Proverb
PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

Date learned: CA00001890S ; 01-13-1980

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