The beast that goes well never wants a rider to try its paces.
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Much coin, much care.Portuguese
There's no handsome woman on the wedding day, except the bride.
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To the lean pig a fat acorn.
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The ass that trespasses on a stranger's premises will leave them laden with wood.
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Better be killed by robbers than by the kick of an ass.
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The cat is a good friend, only she scratches.
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