Preventing someone from falling is better than helping him get up.
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There goes more than one ass to market.Italian
Peel a fig for your friend, a peach for your enemy.
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Peel a fig for your friend, a peach for your enemy.
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Wise lads and old fools were never good for anything.
Italian
Beat the churl and he will be your friend.
Italian
He who eats pears with his master should not choose the best.
Italian