A spooked crow is afraid of a bush.
More Russian Proverbs:
Where necessity speaks it demands.Russian
Let everyone pick his own nose.
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God takes care of the one who takes care of himself.
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Running away is not glorious, but often very healthy.
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Acknowledgement is half of correction.
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Would I know where I'd fall, I'd lay some straw there ahead of time.
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