A sow prefers bran to roses.
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Snakes prefer to hide under flowers.French
A fool's heart dances on his lips.
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He that hides can find.
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He who holds the handle of the frying-pan turns it as he pleases.
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Rich garments weep on unworthy shoulders.
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Who wives for a dower, resigns his own power.
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