He is afraid of his own shadow.
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Idleness is the key of poverty.Romanian
Foul water as soon as fair will quench hot fire.
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A little stone in the way overturns a great wain.
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Foolish tongues talk by the dozen.
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Let me look at your house and I'll tell you who you are.
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Muzzle not the oxen's mouth.
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