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He knows it as well as his Lord's Prayer.... >>

From my gossip's bread a large piece for my godson.... >>

He falls into the pit who leads another into it.... >>

If only I were a bird! Ah, but eating caterpillars?... >>

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One cannot please everybody and one's father.... (French) >>

Write down the advice of him who love you, though you like i... (English) >>

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You never miss the water till the well runs dry.... (English) >>

Everything does not fall that totters.... (French) >>

It is better to weep with wise men than to laugh with fools.

- Spanish Proverb