Hard upon hard never made a good wall.
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If it were not for the belly, the back might wear gold.Italian
It is better to wear out one's shoes than one's sheets.
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The same fire which purifies gold consumes straw.
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Handsome women generally fall to the lot of ugly men.
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Every time the sheep bleats it loseth a mouthful.
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He is a fool who loses the flight for the leap.
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