“After a Christmas comes a Lent.”
Quote by John Ray
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A complete collection of English proverbs: also, the most celebrated proverbs of the Scotch, Italian, French, Spanish, and other languages
The book offers a wide-ranging collection of proverbs, showcasing the wisdom and cultural expressions from various linguistic backgrounds. It includes both traditional English proverbs and those from other languages, providing a comparative study of proverbial sayings. more
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