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Other Proverbs

When a finger points at the moon, the imbecile looks at the ... (Chinese) >>

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A husband with one eye rather than with a son.... (Spanish) >>

A grain does not fill a sieve, but it helps its fellow.... (Spanish) >>

Like saint like incense.

- French Proverb