He did hear the sound of the bell, but doesn’t know where the clapper hangs.
More Dutch Proverbs:
Death is nature's way of telling you to slow down.Dutch
Forbear a quarrel with a friend to move: anger breeds hatred; concord sweetens love.
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Who chastises his child will be honoured by him, who chastises him not will be shamed.
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Do you speak English?
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Better keep peace than make peace.
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Wake not a sleeping dog.
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