A throne is only a bench covered with velvet.
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A fool's tongue is long enough to cut his own throat.
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A full belly sets a man jigging.
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One day is as good as two for him who does everything in its place.
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A good swordsman is never quarrelsome.
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A stitch in time saves nine.
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