The eye is blind if the mind is absent.
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If I sleep, I sleep for myself; if I work, I know not for whom.Italian
Near is my shirt, but nearer is my skin.
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Where there are no dogs the fox is a king.
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He who would have clear water should go to the fountain head.
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Adam must have an Eve to blame for his faults.
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The fortress that parleys soon surrenders.
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