Monastery Proverbs

A cat goes to a monastery, but she still remains a cat. (African Congo Proverb)
Wherever there is a pretty spot, the devil plants a monastery or a lord. View proverb
German Proverb
The world at large doesn't lead to hell nor does the monastery lead to heaven. View proverb
Czech Proverb
Nobody goes to another monastery with one's own charter. View proverb
Russian Proverb
No one goes to another monastery with their own charter. View proverb
Russian Proverb
A cat may go to a monastery, but she still remains a cat. View proverb
Ethiopian Proverb
Even in the monastery there is occasion for song and merriment. View proverb
African Proverb