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Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.

Dirt

Dirt is the dirtiest upon the fairest spot.

“Dirt is my brother” says the street sweeper.German.

Dirt parts good company.

He that deals in dirt has aye foul fingers.

He that falls into the dirt the longer he lies the dirtier he is.

He that flings dirt at another dirtieth himself most.

It has been blowing hard; the dirt has been blowing into high places.Danish.

When dirt comes to honor it knows not what to be.Danish.

You stout and I stout, who shall carry the dirt out.