A near neighbour is better than a far-dwelling kinsman.
More Romanian Proverbs:
A red beard and a black head, catch him with a good trick and take him dead.Romanian
physicians' faults are covered with earth.
Romanian
Never buy a pig in a poke.
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Never buy a pig in a poke.
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For want of a nail the shoe is lost; for want of a shoe the horse is lost; for want of a horse the rider is lost.
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A bean in liberty is better than a comfit in prison.
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