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proverb · Traditional (French-language collection)
A request fails when the chosen source cannot supply what is needed. Match expectations to actual capabilities instead of demanding the impossible from an unsuitable resource.
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A complaint of scarcity may overlook resources already available. Check what can actually be used before concluding that a situation offers nothing.
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Sustained attention can reveal things missed by a passing glance. Watching is valued as a way to learn, while the word everything remains an exaggeration rather than a promise of complete knowledge.
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Direct observation said to possibly be real gives firsthand perception a role while retaining uncertainty. The word might prevents the claim from becoming absolute proof.
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An expected benefit may have no real basis. The missing bacon hooks make the disappointment sharper: check what supports a promising expectation before assuming the reward is available.
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