It is in vain to lay a net in sight of the birds.
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The end praises the work.Italian
When the ship has sunk everyone knows how she might have been saved.
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By learning to obey, you will know how to command.
Italian
To a quick question, give a slow answer.
Italian
He cries out before he is hurt.
Italian
He who does as he likes has no headache.
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