He has done like the Perugian who, when his head was broken, ran home for his helmet.
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Tis a silly sheep that confesses to the wolf.Italian
No news is good news.
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More unlucky than dogs in church.
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They say, is a liar.
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He that paints a flower does not give it perfume.
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Blessed is the misfortune that comes alone.
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