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They said to the fox, the fox said to its tail.

They said to the fox, the fox said to its tail. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… One is told to do something but will never do it. (A rough translation of a Bulgarian proverb)

A kite breeding a hawk.

A kite breeding a hawk. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… A splendid child born from common parents. (This is a Japanese proverb, saying, or idiom)

If you don’t persevere, you can expect no reward.

If you don’t persevere, you can expect no reward. — This is translated from a Filipino proverb

If something was saved, there is something to withdraw.

If something was saved, there is something to withdraw. — This is translated from a Filipino proverb

Whatever you sow, that’s what you’ll reap.

Whatever you sow, that’s what you’ll reap. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… You’ll receive the consequence of your own actions. (Translated from an Armenian proverb)