Whether you boil snow or pound it you can have but water of it.
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From the leather of others you can cut long strips.Spanish
First come to the mill, first grind.
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The exception which proves the rule.
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A man that has had his fill is no eater.
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A bad wound may be cured, bad repute kills.
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An ounce of wit that's bought Is worth a pound that's taught.
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