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Other Proverbs

That which covers thee discovers thee.... (Spanish) >>

A little gall embitters much honey.... (Spanish) >>

Better one "Take this," than two "I will give you."... (Spanish) >>

The cat has nine lives: three for playing, three for strayin... (English) >>

Better go about than be drowned.... (Spanish) >>

Put the belfry in the middle of the village.

- French Proverb