Who wishes for a short Lent let him contract debts to be paid at Easter.
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Foolish boys, wise men.Italian
No sooner is a law made than a way around it is discovered.
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At a round table there is no dispute about place.
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He who has a bad tongue should have good loins.
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He who has a mate has a master.
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Words won't feet cats.
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