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Other Proverbs

Live together like brothers and do business like strangers... (Dutch) >>

A shady lane breeds mud.... (English) >>

Who is always prying into other men's affairs, leads a dange... (Spanish) >>

Familiarity breeds contempt.... (English) >>

A late spring is a great blessing.... (English) >>

Might knows no right.

- French Proverb