One meets his destiny often in the road he takes to avoid it.
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It is always well to keep hold of your horse's bridle.French
All state, and nothing on the plate.
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Let him who feels he has a dirty nose wipe it.
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You are either hammer or anvil.
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A bellyful is a bellyful.
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To squeeze an eel too hard is the way to lose it.
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