When nought comes to aught, it does not know itself.
More Dutch Proverbs:
If thou touchest pitch thou shalt be defiled.Dutch
I'll sleep on it.
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He cannot lay eggs, but he can cackle.
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A little pot is soon hot.
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When thine enemy retreateth, make him a golden bridge.
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Set a beggar on horseback, and he don't trot, but gallops.
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