The Routledge Book of World Proverbs
A king, a master, a parent, a judge, may fail to frighten us; but sickness coming brings with it successful reproof. (Roman)
In time of sickness man is ever on his best behavior. (Roman)
Sickness comes at a gallop but departs at a slow trot. (Spanish)
Sickness comes in haste, and goes at leisure. (Danish)
Sickness comes on horseback and departs on foot. (Dutch)
Sickness comes uninvited – no need to bespeak it. (Danish)
Sickness is every man’s master. (Danish)
Sickness shows us what we are. (Roman)
Sickness soaks the purse. (German)
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