An unasked for excuse infers transgression.
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Women naturally deceive, weep and spin.Italian
Better give than not to have to give.
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Who would not have feet set on his neck, let him not stoop.
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To go safely through the world you must have the eye of a falcon, the ear of an ass, the face of an ape, the mouth of a pig, the shoulders of a camel, and the legs of a deer.
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Have an open face, but conceal your thoughts.
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The poison of asps is under their lips.
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