When the thief is seen stealing, he says he is joking; but when the thief is not seen, he steals.
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To good eating belongs good drinking.
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Many shun the sword, and come to the gallows.
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With all my heart! says the boor, when he must.
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To-day for money, to-morrow for nothing.
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For the upright there are no laws.
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