His wit got wings and would have flown, But poverty still kept him down.
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The toothless man envies those who can eat well.
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All lay load on the willing horse.
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Excess of obligations may lose a friend.
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By learning you will teach, by teaching you will learn.
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That which is sweet to some is bitter to others.
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