The first year let your house to your enemy; the second to your friend; the third live in it yourself.
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Old age doesn't protect from folly.
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Kindness brings happiness.
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All weapons of war cannot arm fear.
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It is a bold mouse that nestles in the cat's ear.
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Hang a thief when he's young, and he'll no' steal when he's old.
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