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4 +1 | the smarter one backs down, the cleverer gives in |
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4 +1 | Every fool is quick to quarrel /By yielding you conquer |
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Pametniji popušta the smarter one backs down, the cleverer gives in Explanation: 2. Proverbs Example 1: „Der Klügere gibt nach.“ Translation: The cleverer gives in. Explanation: The Proverb is about disputes and their solution. If somebody is engaged in an argument and both parties don’t want to deviate from their point of view, the smarter one backs down to ensure peace. https://deirdremendez.wordpress.com/about/parental-teachings... Cultural Value: Tolerance, conflict avoidance Analysis: It is important to avoid unnecessary conflicts and to show tolerance for differently minded people. |
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Pametniji popušta Every fool is quick to quarrel /By yielding you conquer Explanation: Ako tražimo engleski ekvivalent - Every fool is quick to quarrel http://biblehub.com/proverbs/20-3.htm - Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, But any fool will quarrel. - Quarreling is for Fools! Druga mogućnost: Cedendo victor abibis - Popuštaj i otićićeš kao pobednik. Ovidije - Pametniji popušta. http://forum.mojepravo.net/new/b2/blogs/blog4.php/latinske-i... Cede repugnanti; cedendo victor abibis. Yield to him who opposes you; by yielding you conquer. Ovid—Ars Amatoria. II. 197. http://www.bartleby.com/78/169.html |
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