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you cant make a silk purse of a sows ear

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  1. you cant make a silk purse of a sows earproverb

    It is not possible to produce something refined, admirable, or valuable from something which is unrefined, unpleasant, or of little or no value.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of you cant make a silk purse of a sows ear in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of you cant make a silk purse of a sows ear in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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