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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