He that will have a cake out of the wheat must tarry the grinding.
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At the end of the game the king and the pawn go into the same bag.English
What the church doesn't take, the exchequer carries away.
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A full cup must be carried steadily.
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Luck has but a slender anchorage.
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Ye hae been smelling the bung.
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He who has an art has everywhere a part.
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