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The more cowherds there are, the worse the cows are looked after

The more cowherds there are, the worse the cows are looked after —  (This is a rough translation from a Breton proverb)

The character “eight” does not have one stroke yet.

The character “eight” does not have one stroke yet. — The moral of this proverb, or a meaning could be A particular thing hasn’t even taken shape. — Figuratively: It takes two strokes to write the character “eight”. (This is a rough translation from a Chinese proverb)

Talk of the devil - and the devil appears.

Talk of the devil - and the devil appears. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Saying bad things about stuff, will most likely happen. (A rough translation of a Bulgarian proverb)

A journey of a thousand miles began with a single step

A journey of a thousand miles began with a single step — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Even the longest journey begins with a single step Another variation used is, Even the longest journey must start from where you stand (This is a rough translation from a Chinese proverb)

Inside a well-nourished body, the soul remains longer

Inside a well-nourished body, the soul remains longer —  (This is a rough translation from a Breton proverb)