el pasajero es más honesto que aquello que nace con afán de perdurar
English translation: the temporary is more honest than that which tries to last forever
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|  Selected response from: Nikki Graham United Kingdom Local time: 10:38 | ||||||
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| 4 +1 | what is here today and gone tomorrow is more... |
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28 mins confidence: 
peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1what is here today and gone tomorrow is more... Explanation: what is here today and gone tomorrow is more honest/genuine/authentic than that which/than something that tries to last forever This is totally made up and I hope it helps. If there is something else similar in English, I don't know what it is. |
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"short lived is better than long winded" Explanation: Hi Lisa:-) I've searched my brain (or what's left of it!) as well as Internet -- all to no avail. So, I just made this one up. Perhaps it might inspire you, or another colleague. Good Luck:-) terry My dubious literary talents |
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