He moistens the lips, but leaves the palate dry. [Trifling assistance, of little or no use. ]
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He feigns death like a panther.Latin
That country will I call mine which supports me, not that which gave me birth.
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The rat betrayed by his own track perishes.
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Instead of a treasure, coals!
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Time flies.
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Wine is given to bring mirth not drunkenness.
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