A rotting fish begins to stink at the head.
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Tis a silly sheep that confesses to the wolf.Italian
Between two cowards, the first to detect the other has the advantage.
Italian
He knows well where the thorn pricks him.
Italian
Every one finds fault with his own trade.
Italian
An ounce of discretion is better than a pound of knowledge.
Italian
After one pope another is made.
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