You compare the moorhen to the I swan.
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They look at the greens, but steal the bacon.Latin
Let the superior answer.
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The shirt is nearer than the coat.
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Wisdom is overshadowed by wine. [Sapientia vino obumbratur.]
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Bold in design, but timid in execution.
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Shirk work and you will want bread.
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