Thorns themselves will not harm you — you hurt yourself on the thorns.
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Looking at a king's mouth one would never think he sucked his mother's breast.African
When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk.
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A wound inflicted by a friend does not heal.
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Where the rooster crows there is a village.
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If you get rich, be in a dark corner when you jump for joy.
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Ears are usually uninvited guests.
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