The mare’s kicks are caresses to the colt.
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Gain has a pleasant odour, come whence it will.Portuguese
Grasp all, lose all.
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The bigger they are, the harder they fall.
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Unlucky in gambling, lucky in love.
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From the soldier who has no cloak, keep your own in your chest.
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Do not rear a bird of a bad breed.
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