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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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THE WOMAN WHO SHAKES A CRIB WITH HER RIGHT HAND, SHAKES THE WORLD
WITH HER LEFT.
Submitter comment:
THE PROVERB MEANS THAT IT IS THE ABILITY OF A WOMAN TO GIVE BIRTH
THAT AFFECTS THE WORLD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
James Callow Keyword(s): INFLUENCE ; POWER
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-00-1982
Proverb
Money Talks
Submitter comment:
Proverbial Apothegm
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
James Callow comment:
Original BN [V300] crossed out. Replaced with current classification.
Keyword(s): Aphorism ; Apothegm ; INFLUENCE ; Maxim ; MONEY ; PROVERB ; TALK ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Proverb
Large oaks from little acorns grow.
Submitter comment:
Informant heard this from his grandmother
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
James Callow comment:
Original BN [V300] crossed out. Replaced with current classification
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): Acorn ; Aphorism ; Apothegm ; INFLUENCE ; Maxim ; METAPHOR ; Oak ; PROVERB ; Tree ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Proverb
An idle mind is the Devil's workshop.
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Keyword(s): Aphorism ; Apothegm ; DEVIL ; Idle ; INFLUENCE ; Maxim ; Mind ; PROVERB ; VERSE ; Workshop
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Proverb
Charity begins at home.
Submitter comment:
My parents told me this one.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
James Callow comment:
Original BN [V600] crossed out. Replaced with current classification.
Keyword(s): Aphorism ; Apothegm ; CHARITY ; Home ; INFLUENCE ; Maxim ; PROVERB ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |