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When the pigeons go abenting, the farmers go lamenting.... >>

Get what you can and keep what you have; that's the way to get rich... >>

Discreet wives have neither eyes nor ears.... >>

Do not triumph before the victory.... >>

Experience is good, if not bought too dear.... >>

Other Proverbs

He who pays well is well served.... (French) >>

It takes three generation to make a gentleman.... (American) >>

The fool who is silent passes for wise.... (French) >>

The best company must part, as King Dagobert said to his hou... (French) >>

There is no worse water than still water.... (French) >>

Soft fire makes sweet malt.

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