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3 Proverbs about Nuns



1. Folks say there is a lack of four sorts of people on earth: of priests, else one would not have six or seven benefices; of gentleman, else every boor would not want to be a squire; of whores, else married women and nuns would not carry on the trade; of Jews, else Christians would not practise usury.. German Proverb. Folks say there is a lack of four sorts of people on earth: of priests, else one would not have six or seven benefices; of gentleman, else every boor would not want to be a squire; of whores, else married women and nuns would not carry on the trade; of Jews, else Christians would not practise usury.
German Proverb

2. Thirteen nuns, fourteen children.. German Proverb. Thirteen nuns, fourteen children.
German Proverb

3. Priests, friars, nuns, and chickens never have enough.. Italian Proverb. Priests, friars, nuns, and chickens never have enough.
Italian Proverb

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