The egg will be more knowing than the hen.
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Hackney mistress, Hackney maid.German
Vice often rides triumphantly in the coach of virtue.
German
He who is afraid of doing too much, always does too little.
German
He who is afraid of doing too much, always does too little.
German
Even the lion has to defend himself against flies.
German
Barnaby bright, Barnaby bright, the longest day and the shortest night.
German