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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
Your search for ADAPTABILITY returned 4 results.
PROVERB ( LITHUANIAN )
POUND THE IRON WHILE IT IS STILL HOT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): ADAPTABILITY ; ADVICE: ; MALLEABLE ; STRIKE WHILE THE IRON IS HOT
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 03-07-1968
RUSSIAN PROVERB
IF YOU LIVE WITH WOLVES LEARN TO HOWL LIKE A WOLF.
Where learned: RUSSIA ; MOSCOW
Keyword(s): ANIMALS TEMPER
James Callow Keyword(s): ADAPTABILITY ; ADVICE: POSITIVE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
COMMON PHRASE
TAKES TO IT LIKE A DUCK TO WATER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): ADAPTABILITY
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
Proverb
Like water off a duck's back.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
James Callow comment:
Original BN [V600, V200] crossed out. Replaced wtih current classification.
Located in pile marked Duplicates and Other Rejects.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ;
Keyword(s): ADAPTABILITY ; BIRD ; DUCK ; Resilience ; WATER ; Waterproof
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |