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PROVERB
STRONG BACK, WEAK MIND.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
Keyword(s): ELLIPSIS
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
STUPID QUESTION
A STUPID QUESTION DESERVES A STUPID ANSWER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 08-09-1968
PROVERB
THAT DOESN'T HOLD ANY WATER.
THAT DON'T HOLD NO WATER.
Submitter comment: REFERRING TO A WEAK POINT IN LOGIC.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
SAYING
THAT MAKES THE CHEESE MORE BINDING.
Submitter comment:
REFERS TO MAKING LOGICAL ANALYSIS, DOING EVERYTHING IN A
PROPER MANNER.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; MIDDLEBOURNE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
THAT'S A LOT OF BULL.
Where learned: VIRGINIA ; NORTH GARDEN
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
THAT'S MORE TRUTH THAN POETRY.
Where learned: VIRGINIA ; NORTH GARDEN
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
THAT'S NOT WORTH TWO HOOTS, AND ONE OF THEM HAS ALREADY
HOOTED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): VALUE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 07-08-1970
PROVERB
THERE ARE NONE SO BLIND AS THOSE WHO CANNOT SEE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim PROVERB -- Blason Populaire |
Date learned: 06-14-1972
PROVERB
THERE'S A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING AND EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; LOUISVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
THERE'S NO FOOL LIKE AN OLD FOOL.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; COLUMBIA
Keyword(s): SENILITY AGE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: 06-16-1970
PROVERB
THERE'S NO FOOL LIKE AN OLD FOOL.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
Keyword(s): SENILITY AGE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
NOT GIVEN
THIRD TIME'S A CHARM.
Submitter comment:
THIS STATES A BELIEF THAT WHEN SOMETHING IS DONE FOR THE
THIRD TIME, IF IT HAS FAILED THE FIRST TWO TIMES, THE
THIRD TIME WILL SUCCEED. IF SUCCESSFUL THE FIRST TWO
TIMES, THE THIRD TIME WILL FAIL.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): SUCCESS FAILURE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
NOT GIVEN
THREE TIMES A BRIDESMAID, NEVER A BRIDE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 05-07-1972
NOT GIVEN
TIME AND TIDE WAIT FOR NO MAN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
TIME AND TIDE WAITS FOR NO MAN.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; OWENSBORO
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 03-00-1972
PROVERB
TIS BETTER TO HAVE LOVED AND LOST THAN NEVER TO HAVE
LOVED AT ALL.
Submitter comment: PROVERB USUALLY GIVEN TO CONSOLE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB: DESIRES
TIS EASIER TO SUPPRESS THE FIRST DESIRE THAN TO SATISFY
ALL THAT FOLLOWS IT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB: EMPTY BAGS
TIS HARD FOR AN EMPTY BAG TO STAND UPRIGHT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
COOKING PROVERB
TO MAKE A PERFECT SALAD THERE SHOULD BE A SPENDTHRIFT FOR
OIL, A MISER FOR VINEGAR, A WISE MAN FOR SALT, AND A MADCAP
TO STIR THE INGREDIENTS UP AND MIX THEM WELL TOGETHER.
Submitter comment:
SPANISH PROVERB QUOTED IN "LILLIAN'S COOKBOOK." COLLECTOR'S
COMMENT: AND A MAN FOR ALL SEASONINGS, PERHAPS?
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; GRASSLAND LN
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Manner of preparation PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 08-13-1968
PROVERB
TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; LOUISVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN