| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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Cassius says to Brutus, “A friendly eye could never see such faults.” “L’esprit est presque toujours la dupe du cœur.” (La Rochefoucauld: Maximes.) | 1 |
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Again, “a mother thinks all her geese are swans.” | 2 |
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Italian: A ogni grolla paion belli i suoi grollatini. Ad ogni uccello, suo nido è bello. | 3 |
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French: A chaque oiseau son nid parait beau. | 4 |
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Latin: Asinus asino, sus sui, pulcher. Sua cuique res est carissima. | 5 |
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