Tell God the truth, but give the judge money.
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Every peasant is proud of the pond in his village because from it he measures the sea.Russian
When masters are fighting, their servants' forelocks are creaking.
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A day is long, but a lifetime is short.
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God gave, God took back.
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The dog learns to swim when the water reaches his ears.
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He who doesn't risk never gets to drink champagne.
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