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  1. 08-Feb-2007, 16:15 #1
    silvina mazas Guest

    Default proverbs

    could you tell me why there are so many proverbs which seem to be a translation from Spanish ones and viceversa. Which if any, is the origin of proverbs?
  2. 09-Feb-2007, 06:41 #2
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    Default Re: proverbs

    Some come from a common source like the Bible, others are very ancient.
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