"capul plecat sabia nu-l taie" meaning in Romanian

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Proverb

Etymology: Literally, “bowing head is not cut by the sword”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|bowing head is not cut by the sword}} “bowing head is not cut by the sword”, {{lit|bowing head is not cut by the sword}} Literally, “bowing head is not cut by the sword” Head templates: {{ro-proverb}} capul plecat sabia nu-l taie
  1. a submissive man is not persecuted; better bend than break
    Sense id: en-capul_plecat_sabia_nu-l_taie-ro-proverb-AMFdu59d Categories (other): Romanian entries with incorrect language header, Romanian proverbs

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