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The Proverb, which is a maxim of wisdom, greatly used by the ancients before the introduction of dissertation, is, as the name indicates, the prevalent form of the first of these books.
Handbook of Universal Literature From the Best and Latest Authorities Anne C. Lynch Botta 1853
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Or follow pianist Jason Lindner on Friday night from Le Poisson Rouge, where he plays in clarinetist Anat Cohen's quartet, to the Zinc Bar, where he performs in drummer Dafnis Prieto's Proverb Trio, and finally to Kenny's Castaways for a midnight set with Mr. Lindner's own trio.
Jazzfest Comes in From the Cold Larry Blumenfeld 2011
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There's an old Chinese Proverb that says: "If you must play, decide upon three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time."
Dan Solin: Dirty Tricks Brokers Use to Get Your Business Dan Solin 2012
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Listen to Jean-Marc pronounce French words in the following Proverb:
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There's an old Chinese Proverb that says: "If you must play, decide upon three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time."
Dan Solin: Dirty Tricks Brokers Use to Get Your Business Dan Solin 2012
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Proverb: "The more things change, the more they remain the same."
Today's Video: You Know That This Still Happens Every Day - NASA Watch 2009
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As the Proverb says, "Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."
Tim Tebow's Role Model Micheal Flaherty 2012
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In "The Gaelic Proverb", he wrote that "sad is the state of the child / who carries his house on his back / like a trapped snail".
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Just now, that includes recording his newest ensemble, Proverb Trio, with keyboardist Jason Lindner and rapper Kokayi, for his Dafnison Music label, and publishing a book—"about drumming technique, but also regarding a larger awareness about music."
A Propulsive Force for Jazz Larry Blumenfeld 2011
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They have their place in a Tunisian democracy: that is DEMOCRACY.And @Mo7sen2 commented:'Democracy only works if it is accepted and shared by bad losers': Proverb.9.27am: Good morning.
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