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Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages
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Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages.
1887.
Looker-on
He who looks on has two-thirds of the game.
Italian.
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He who looks on knows more of the game than he who plays.
German.
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Lookers-on may be better judges of the game than players.
Chinese.
3
Lookers-on see more than players.
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Of the two lookers-on one is sure to become a player.
French.
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The man on the dyke is always the best hurler.
Munster.
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To the looker-on no work is too hard.
German.
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