Expressions (A–Z)
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B
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Better a dry crust with peace than a house full of strife/ better a dry morsel and quietness therewith, than a house full of feasting with strife
Preferable are a poor life that includes tranquility to a wealthy life full of q...
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C
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Climbing on its own leaves
See: "He did not dare to raise his hand above the poverty of his lips."
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D
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Do not love sleep, lest you become poor
A proverb warning against laziness (expressed by unnecessary sleep), which ultim...
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H
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His hand reaches
See: "he cannot afford it."
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I
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If there is no bread, let them eat cakes
A critical saying directed at the upper class, who are oblivious to the needs of...
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in total lack, remained with nothing, in nakedness and in total lack
Without any possessions or things of value. Left without property or money.
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L
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Living on air/ live off thin air
Living without a means of support or a steady income.
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P
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Physically frail.
“Thin” or “lean.
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Poor from deeds
See: "Poor from deeds"
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Poverty follows the poor / misery loves company
Poverty pursues the poor. A proverb emphasizing the difficulty of escaping the c...
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