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Source is a mystery, but it first appeared in public in 1932 in a magazine, though it was already known by some people
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From the 16th century, probably Latin in origin: "Parva leves capiunt animos"
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This is one of the phrases of Aesop
...by the company he keeps.
...by how he treats his own.
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In the early 3rd century, biographer Diogenes Laërtius attributed the phrase “do not speak ill of the dead” to philosopher Chilon of Sparta
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The origin of the phrase is thought to have originated in 19th-century American saloons where customers were given free lunches with the purchase of drinks.
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This proverb dates back at least to the 14th century as "Jt is ywrite that euery thing Hymself sheweth in the tastyng", and William Camden stated it in 1605 in Remaines of a Greater Worke, Concerning Britaine as "All the proofe of a pudding, is in the eating"
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A British phrase commenting about their weather
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A proverbial saying from mid 16th century.
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Ascribed to US President Roosevelt "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far."
...and carry a big stick.
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“VICTORY HAS A HUNDRED FATHERS AND DEFEAT IS AN ORPHAN.” It was made popular by President John F. Kennedy. However, it was originally coined by the Italian diplomat, and son-in-law of Mussolini, Count Caleazzo Ciano (1903-44).
...while failure is an orphan.
...while failure lives alone.
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Favorite rejoinder by Senator Harry S. Truman
...get out of the kitchen.
...don't awaken the dragon.
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Originating in the 1600s
...to make a dream come true.
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First appearance in a 1907 collection titled “The Supreme Conquest and Other Sermons Preached in America” by William L. Watkinson.
...than curse the darkness.
...than be blinded by the sun.
...than burn your house down.
...than stumble in the dark.
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any credit Plato for bringing "empty barrel" into the vernacular: "An empty vessel makes the loudest sound, so they that have the least wit are the greatest babblers."
...that makes the most noise.
...that has the most room.
...that has the most potential.
...that makes you buy a full one.
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The phrase originates with the invention of the car and it being something that was adopted quickly by every household in America. When people were new to having them though, it was only when a wheel would squeak that it would be greased since nobody was used to the servicing of cars as often, back then.
...that brings the wagon down.
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...weep and you weep alone.
...cry and the world cries with you.
...weep and the world turns away.
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his expression derives from the Bible, Ephesians 4:26.
...before it shines on you.
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This proverb is found in Poor Richard's Almanack, by Benjamin Franklin.
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Shai K.
11/8/2020
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