A drowning man catches at the water.
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Better delay and get there.Swahili
A hen's kick does not hurt her chick.
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One who has been bitten by a snake, when he sees grass he he gets afraid.
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A thief is a rogue but the one who repays is a gentleman.
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Serve even an unbeliever to attain your own ends.
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How can you be burnt by chilies which you have not eaten?.
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