Peace lasts until the army comes, and the army lasts until peace comes.
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Old age is not a joy, but death is not a gain.Russian
The vulture embraced the chicken until its last breath.
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When you are in a pack of hounds, you either bark or wag your tail.
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Honor goes to God; the priests get the bacon.
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Money is only good for a weekday, a holiday, and a rainy day.
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He who is destined for the gallows will not be drowned.
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