"Papier ist geduldig" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [German]

Etymology: Literally, “paper is patient”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|paper is patient}} “paper is patient”, {{lit|paper is patient}} Literally, “paper is patient” Head templates: {{head|de|proverb}} Papier ist geduldig
  1. the fact that something has been put in writing does not make it true or certain to be realized
    Sense id: en-Papier_ist_geduldig-de-proverb-MRgXbjzI Categories (other): German entries with incorrect language header, German proverbs

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