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Lydia 1456 2042 Rzhavk...	Do not pretend to be a sheep - the wolf will eat 3/20/2009 5:19:42 PM
	"Do not pretend to be a sheep - the wolf will eat." - Russian proverb. From March, 21st till April, 20th - Aries (Sheep) on the east horoscope. What sayings and proverbs about sheeps do You know ? Lydia (Aries)

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Georgios 2644 5965 Kilkis...	Re: Do not pretend to be a sheep - the wolf will eat 3/20/2009 7:04:20 PM
	Hello Lydia! Well, this is a nice proverb in your language. Everyone is best in his area and Greeks in philosophy. A nice Greek proverb says: "They selected the wolf to guard the sheep" meaning they have chosen somebody corrupt who will destroy what is good. click above -Greek Song "The wolf and the sheep" I know also an equal in Swedish "De satte en varg att valla fåren" (They asked the a wolf to guard the sheep) "valla" here means to guard. It is a Old Germanic and Norse word. Seldom it is is used in Egnlish i.e. "wallhound" from Norse "vallhund" which is the shepperds dog as the picture above. "Wallhound" is also a rare English word used for same guardian dog. This is ment proverb is used for political purpose or for a community where a bad friend leads the group. Happy VERNAL EQUINOX Georgios
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Lydia 1456 2042 Rzhavk...	Re: Do not pretend to be a sheep - the wolf will eat 3/21/2009 3:24:10 AM
	Happy VERNAL EQUINOX Georgios! Yes, wolves and sheeps often are opposed in many languages of the world There are lots of proverbs and sayings on this theme in Russian language too Expression "They selected the wolf to guard the sheep" is clear, it is also using in Russian language. Also Russian speak in such cases - "Пустить козла в огород" - direct translation: "To put the Goad to the kitchen garden" and it is corresponding to: "To put the cat near the goldfish bowl " in English language. Friendly Yours, Lydia

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Luka 163 1031 New Be...	Re: Do not pretend to be a sheep - the wolf will eat 3/21/2009 3:29:30 AM
	So nice subject Lydia! We usually say for someone, whom we cann`t trust, that he is "The wolf, dressed in the lamb fleece". People considered with a sheep attitude are naive and benign ... Those who also always search for another`s opinion and guidance, also are considered as a sheep. It is also considered they they do not think too much - just have a behavior of the heard. WISH A VERY HAPPY SPRING TO ALL! Hugs, Luka
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Re: Do not pretend to be a sheep - the wolf will eat

3/21/2009 8:06:39 AM

Hello Lydia,

A very interesting forum, it is amazing to see that even in different languages we have very similar proverbs.

God Bless,
Gaby

Who makes himself a sheep will be eaten by the wolves.

Possible interpretation: an easily influenced person can be mislead.

God Bless Everyone

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