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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

If no one comes the dog does not bark

Home The Lexicon If no one comes the dog does not bark

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If no one comes the dog does not bark

Definition

Trouble only arises when someone causes it. (Chinese proverb)

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Canines

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