There is no need to bind up one’s head before it is broken.
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Who accepts, sells himself.Italian
The comforter's head never aches.
Italian
The soldier is well paid for doing mischief.
Italian
Patience! said the wolf to the ass.
Italian
He who is meant to be a basket-carrier is born with the handle in his hand.
Italian
There's no great loss without some gain.
Italian