A short sword for a brave man.
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It is always well to keep hold of your horse's bridle.French
Absent, none without blame; present, none without excuse.
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A churl never liked a gentleman.
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A crooked stick will have a crooked shadow.
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There is no such thing as a pretty good omelet.
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All is not lost that is delayed.
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