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Other Proverbs

When a man begins to reason, he ceases to feel.... (French) >>

Action is the proper fruit of knowledge.... (English) >>

When a man is not used to breeches the seams gall him.... (Spanish) >>

The man who does not love a horse cannot love a woman.... (Spanish) >>

The busy fly is in every man's dish.... (Spanish) >>

Never rely on the glory of the morning or the smiles of your mother-in-law

- German Proverb