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POLISH PROVERB

BETTER ARE BEANS AND CABBAGE AT HOME THAN A FAT DUCK ON THE BATTLE-
FIELD.
(TRANSLATION)
LEPSZA EV DOMU GROCH, KAPUSTA NIZ NA EVAJNIE KUNA TLUSTA. (POLISH)

Submitter comment: MY GRANDFATHER REMEMBERS THIS FROM POLAND.

Data entry tech comment: SEE 5X8 CARD FOR POLISH.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): FOOD

James Callow Keyword(s): ANTI-WAR ; CONTRAST ; OBSERVATION ; RELATIVITY

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

Date learned: 11-15-1967

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