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Hatred watches while friendship sleeps.... >>

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The cask smells of the wine it contains.... (Spanish) >>

He who builds a house, or marries, is left with a lank purse... (Spanish) >>

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No man is quick enough to enjoy life to the full.... (Spanish) >>

Either rich or hanged.... (Spanish) >>

He who holds his tongue does not commit himself.

- French Proverb