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THE WIND ALWAYS BLOWS AGAINST THE WISH OF THE SAILOR.
Submitter comment:
THIS PROVERB MEANS THAT A SAILOR SHOULD NOT WISH FOR GOOD LUCK.
INSTEAD, HE SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR BAD WEATHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-00-1982
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