Famous Proverbs
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.
2. Thirteen nuns, fourteen children.
3. Priests, friars, nuns, and chickens never have enough.
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