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I gave him a staff for his support and he uses it to break my head.
Hindi Proverb
On the ladder to success there is always somebody on the rung above you and who uses your head to steady himself.
Icelandic Proverb
When a bird builds its nest it uses the feathers of other birds.
South African Proverb
Even criminals have their uses; they keep sleepyheads awake.
Chinese Proverb
An elder uses old eyes to see and so the young use young eyes.
African Proverb
The same teeth that a dog uses to play it uses to bite too.
African Proverb
If a bachelor who uses firewood for cooking runs away in the morning to avoid removing the ash; he will have to deal with it when he comes back.
African Proverb
Sweet are the uses of adversity.
English Proverb
Who has power in his hands has no need to lie; he uses violence.
Turkish Proverb
One man uses his tongue, another his teeth.
Latin Proverb
A man who uses force is afraid of reasoning.
Kenyan Proverb
If a bachelor who uses firewood for cooking runs away.
African Proverb
The fox uses his tale as a witness.
Persian Proverb
A lazy tailor uses a long thread.
Swedish Proverb