A living dog is been than a dead lion.
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From listening comes wisdom, and from speaking repentance.Italian
A near neighbour is better than a distant cousin.
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Of the wealth of the world each has as much as they take.
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The lion and the lamb shall lie down together, but the lamb won't get much sleep.
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He would break his neck against a straw.
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Women are wise impromptu, fools on reflection.
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