If the lion’s skin falls short, piece it out with that of the fox.
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A precipice is in front, a wolf behind.Latin
He giveth twice who giveth in a trice.
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The cobbler to his last and the gunner to his linstock.
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If a man falls in love with a frog, he thinks his frog a very Diana.
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The bones for those who come late!
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Our pillow should be our counsellor. [Sleep upon an idea.]
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