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Orphan Proverbs
The son of an old man is an orphan, and his wife is a widow.
Lebanese Proverb
Success has many fathers, while failure is an orphan.
Russian Proverb
She is as undecided as an orphan: if she does not wash her hands, she will be told that she is a dirty child; if she washes her hands she will be told that she is wasting water.
Madagascan Proverb
Victory has 100 fathers and defeat is an orphan.
Traditional Proverb
Victory has hundred fathers and defeat is an orphan.
Chinese Proverb
It is the cloth of an orphan that is often given to the guest.
African Proverb
More tearful than an orphan.
Arabic Proverb
There is no man that cannot become an orphan.
Kikuyu Proverb
Without father – half orphan, without mother – complete orphan.
Tywa Proverb
Victory has hundred fathers and defeat is an orphan.
Hindi Proverb