Expressions (A–Z)
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Of the dead say nothing but good / Speak no evil of the dead / De mortuis nil nisi bonum (Latin)
After a person dies, one should speak only of their goodness and tell only good...
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Oh, how great is the shame / What a disgrace
An exclamation of sorrow or dismay upon witnessing or hearing about a disgracefu...
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One by one
One after another; all in sequential order, one following the next (possibly ori...
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One man among a thousand I have found, but a woman among all these I have not found
A proverb criticizing a wicked or unworthy woman.
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One moral rebuke in a person's heart is better than several lashes
An inner sense of morality in a person's heart is better than punishing him. A p...
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One who is ashamed before himself is not like one who is ashamed before others
There is a difference between moral behavior that comes from a person's inner se...
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Precious Stones and Pearls / Jewels
Precious gemstones and pearls, typically used for decoration or set in jewelry.
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Purity of arms
Adherence to moral rules during war or a military operation.
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Respect your doctor so that you should not need him
Always respect the doctor, for you may need him one day. Or: Honor your doctor s...
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Say little and do much
See: "Say little and do much".
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