551 Yiddish Proverbs / Page 4
- 31. A guest is like rain: when he lingers on, he becomes a nuisance.
 - 32. A guest is like rain: when he lingers on, he becomes a nuisance.
- 33. A half truth is a whole lie.
- 34. A half-truth is a whole lie.
- 35. A heavy purse makes a light heart.
- 36. A hero is someone who can keep his mouth shut when he's right.
- 37. A jest is half a truth.
- 38. A joke driven too far brings home hate.
- 39. A lazy messenger is not short of excuses.
- 40. A lie can take you far away -- but with no hope of return.
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