Small children give you headache; big children heartache.
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The noblemen's quarrels can be read on the backs of the peasants.
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Small gifts go to places where men expect bigger ones.
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First do it, then say it.
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Pray to God but continue to row to the shore.
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There is no shame in not knowing; the shame lies in not finding out.
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