A sword of lead in a scabbard of ivory.
More Latin Proverbs:
Through diffuculties lies the path to the stars.Latin
Life has given nothing to mortals without great labor. [Nil sine magno vita labore dedit mortalibus.]
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He seeks to live like a parasite. [He wants to sponge upon somebody.]
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A sick mind cannot endure any harshness.
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Double charging will break a cannon.
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With the idle it is always holy day time.
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