God gives birds their food, but they must fly for it.
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An ape's an ape, though he wear a gold ring.Dutch
In prosperity think of adversity.
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Covetousness is never satisfied till its mouth is filled with earth.
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He must shoot well who always hits the mark.
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Time destroys all things.
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Take a horse by his bridle and a man by his word.
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