Would you have me serve you, good king, give me the means of living.
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Money makes a man.Portuguese
He who is well prepared has won the battle.
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Much meat, much maladies.
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A little injury dismays, and a great one stills.
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The pot that boils too much loses its flavour.
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He who has a good next, finds good friends.
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