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Vainglory bears no grain.... >>

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He does not guard himself well who is not always on his guard.... >>

Kings have long hands.... >>

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Let no one say, "Of this water I will not drink."... (Spanish) >>

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The lawyer's pouch is a mouth of hell.

- French Proverb