An ass’s tail will not make a sieve.
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He would break his neck against a straw.Italian
He who has a mate has a master.
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In prosperity no altars smoke.
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He who praises himself befouls himself.
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Lawyers' robes are lined with the obstinacy of suitors.
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A fool carveth a piece of his heart to every one that sits near him.
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