To eat and to itch is in the beggining.
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In adversity is when friendship is proven.Portuguese
Children: one is one, two is fun, three is a houseful.
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Better a sparrow in the hand than two flying.
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Too much alms, the saint will be suspicious.
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You tie the horse at the will of the master.
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A seat in the council is honour without profit.
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