Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-11-21
IDAHO
NOTIONS ABOUT THE SEA.



Popular Proverbs and Sayings Concernin,
the Ocean Maritime Expressions.
Improvements in the vehicles, instru
nents and modes of navigation have
robbed the sea of much of its terrible
character, but we shall nevertheless find
existing among the peoples Of both con.
tinents, as shown by their popular pro
verbs and sayings, wholesome fear OF
the sea, q recognition of its terrible power,
as well as many curious notions about
the watery element. its inhabitants and
Its characteristics.
man viii be a sailor who has
contrivance enough to get him
self into Jail, I" is more than par
European nations. An old French maxim
was; He who trusts himself on the sea
b either fool. or be ispoor. or he wants
70 die" One Of the alternatives serves as
poor excuse to the Spaniard, who says:
"Better walk poor than to sail rich" In
the same spirit is conceived the Italian
proverb. Praise the sea, but stay on
shore" "He who would learn to pray
should so TO sea, says well known
proverb, and "He who does not venture
upon the sea, knows not what God Is, !"
replies that most hardy and adventure
some Of maritime nations, the Dutch.
The Russians cay. When you walk, pray
once; when you go TO sea, pray twice;
when you so 10 be married. pray three
times
These sayings outline In q general way
the dangerous character of the sea. and
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other proverbs ami anhorisa,s y
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