צרת רבים נחמת טפשים
English translation: The trouble of many is the consolation of fools
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The trouble of many is the consolation of fools Explanation: Also it could be phrased as: The trouble pf many - the consolation of fools. This is what I came up with. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 36 mins (2008-08-20 21:59:24 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- I think that what you have found is (more or less) the equivalent to the proverb צרת רבים חצי נחמה which is similar bur different from the proverb that you asked about. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2008-08-20 22:55:43 GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- Personally I think that it is more fitting. However I think that the part about the fools is very significant to the entire message of the proverb. But your suggestion should work as well. |
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