Take a horse by his bridle and a man by his word.
More Dutch Proverbs:
Black will take no other hue.Dutch
Black will take no other hue.
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Sooner or later the truth comes to light.
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The rich have many friends.
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If you eat someone's cake, you must also eat his lentils.
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Better ride a good horse for a year, than an ass all your life.
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