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Fine feathers make fine birds.... >>

It is ill fishing before the net.... >>

Far fowls have fair feathers.... >>

Young men may die, old men must.... >>

Other Proverbs

He who gets out of debt enriches himself.... (French) >>

It is merry in hall when beards wag all.... (French) >>

Light is bad for sore eyes.... (French) >>

Kings have long hands.... (French) >>

It is only the bashful that lose.... (French) >>

Deceive the rich and powerful if you will, but don't insult them

- English Proverb