Pretext Proverbs

On every small pretext the wolf seizes the sheep. (Italian Proverb)
The wolf never wants a pretext against the lamb. View proverb
Portuguese Proverb
Upon a slight pretext the wolf takes the sheep. View proverb
French Proverb
The wrong doer is never without a pretext. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
The wolf never wants a pretext against the lamb. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
They give, to find a pretext for asking. View proverb
Latin Proverb