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PROVERB
DON'T LOCK A STABLE AFTER THE HORSE HAS BEEN STOLEN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ANIMAL
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: NEGATIVE ; PRECAUTION IS BETTER
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 04-06-1971
Proverb
Good, Better, Best / Never let it take a rest / Till your good is better / And your better best.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
James Callow comment:
Original Bn [V700] crossed out. Replaced with current classification.
Keyword(s): Ability ; Aphorism ; Apothegm ; Best ; Better ; Good ; Maxim ; PROVERB ; RHYME ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb Proverb |