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Proverbial Saying
Curiosity killed the cat.
(usually answered with:)
Satisfaction brought it back.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs Added by TRD
James Callow comment:
Original BN [V300] crossed out. Replaced with current classification.
Not a Proverb?
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; PLAYGROUND
Keyword(s): CAT ; CURIOSITY ; Killed ; PROVERB ; Resurrection ; Satisfaction ; Saying
Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |