It is the crime that causes the shame, and not the punishment.
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Being young is a fault which improves daily.Swedish
Fear may force a man to cast beyond the moon.
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The cow of another has always a bigger udder.
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If you lose one, there are a thousand more to choose from.
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He who has long fingers should also have long legs.
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When the businessmen sleep, the ad works.
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