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PROVERB

HE WHO DANCES MUST PAY THE FIDDLER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): MUSICIAN

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

Date learned: 04-00-1970

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HE WHO DIGS A PITFALL FOR ANOTHER, CAN FALL INTO IT HIMSELF
KTO POD KIM DOIKI KOPIE, TEN SAM WNTE WPADA.

Where learned: HOME

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

Date learned: 10-25-1969

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PROVERB

HE WHO DOES NOT USE HIS HEAD, USES HIS FEET.

Submitter comment: I HAD FORGET SOME BOOKS AT THE DORM I HAD TO WALK BACK TO GET THEM.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): CONTRAST

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

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PROVERB

HE WHO HATH A HORN AND BLOWETH NOT THEREIN, NO TOOTS
SHALL EMIT THEREFROM

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

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PROVERB

HE WHO HESITATES IS NOT ONLY LOST - HE'S MILES AWAY FROM
THE NEXT FREEWAY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): PARODY

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

Date learned: 00-00-1965

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PROVERB

HE WHO LIVES IN A GLASS HOUSE SHOULD BEWARE OF THROWING STONES.

Where learned: CHICAGO

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

Date learned: 03-08-1968

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PROVERB

HE WHO LAUGHS ON FRIDAY CRIES ON SUNDAY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): CONTRAST

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

Date learned: 00-00-1945

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PROVERB

HE WHO LIVES IN A GLASS HOUSE SHOULD BEWARE OF THROWUNG STONES.

Data entry tech comment: OFTEN SAID THIS AS A CHILD IN THE BAHAMAS.

Where learned: ILLINOIS ; CHICAGO

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

Date learned: 03-08-1968

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PROVERB

HE WHO POSSESSES A CONTENTED MIND POSSESSES ALL THINGS.

Where learned: HOME ; WARREN ; TOLD AT

Keyword(s): CONTENTMENT ; OVERSTATEMENT

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

Date learned: 03-07-1970

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TIGER PROVERB.

HE WHO RIDES A TIGER DARE NOT DISMOUNT (EAST INDIAN).

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; OFFICE ; BRIGGS 338 ; TOLD AT

Keyword(s): WILD ANIMAL METAPHOR

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

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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

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PROVERB

HE WHO SELDOM RIDES FORGETS HIS SPURS.

Where learned: HOME ; DEARBORN ; TOLD AT

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

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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

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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

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PROVERB

HE WHO SMILES CARRIES THE SUN.

Where learned: MACKENZIE HIGH SCHOOL

Keyword(s): OVERSTATEMENT

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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PROVERB

HITCH YOUR WAGON TO A STAR.

Submitter comment: FROM - UNCERTAIN.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE

Keyword(s): AMBITION

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

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