He is of the race of Johnny Van Cleeve; who would always much rather have than give.
More Dutch Proverbs:
Beggars mounted ride their horses to death.Dutch
There is no joy without alloy.
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Men that crawl, never fall.
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The best cause requires a good champion.
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When industry goes out of the door, poverty comes in at the window.
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Teachers die, but books live on.
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