Before the world finds a place for you, find a place for yourself in the world.
More Traditional Proverbs:
Six feet of earth make all men equal.Traditional
Look what the cat dragged in.
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The best defense is a good offence
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He who takes a child by the hand takes a mother by the heart.
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Fool's praise is censure
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The wise benefit more from their enemies than fools from their friends
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