He that cannot beat the horse beats the saddle.
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Never do today what you can put off till tomorrow.English
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while.
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When your only tool is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.
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Master your passions or your passions will master you.
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The rich man may dine when he will, the poor man when he may.
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Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never hurt me.
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