A braying ass eats little hay.
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It is good living under the shadow of the belfry.Italian
In men every mortal sin is venial, in women every venial sin is mortal.
Italian
Every day has its night.
Italian
Unbending the bow does not cure the wound.
Italian
Conscience is as good as a thousand witnesses.
Italian
The frog cannot out of her bog.
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