Feather by feather the goose is plucked.
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Everything may be repaired except the neckbone.
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Where the skin of the lion does not suffice, we must join that of the fox.
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Anger increases love.
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Make yourself honey and the flies will eat you.
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Whoever stays awake longest must blow out the candle.
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