A live dog is better than a dead lion. ~Irish Proverb
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Still water has no mind to receive the image of the migrating geese. ~Zen Proverb
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If you are serious about American culture and you are serious about Afro-American culture, you are in a lot of pain. You are not; you are not smiling about it. ~Wynton Marsalis
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An empty belly is the best cook. ~Estonian Proverb
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What is bought is cheaper than a gift. ~Portuguese Proverb
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Every parent has gone through a period when their child was not so happy with them. ~Elizabeth Edwards
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The common sayings of the multitude are too true to be laughed at. ~Welsh Proverb
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A bird in the hand is better than two in the bush. ~Irish Proverb
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Instinct is stronger than upbringing. ~Irish Proverb
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A lock is better than suspicion. ~Irish Proverb
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Bad as I like ye, it's worse without ye. ~Irish Proverb
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Both your friend and your enemy think you will never die. ~Irish Proverb
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As the old cock crows the young cock learns. ~Irish Proverb
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A trade not properly learned is an enemy. ~Irish Proverb
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You well never plow a field by turning it over in your mind. ~Irish Proverb
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Praise the young and they will blossom. ~Irish Proverb
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It is not economical to go to bed early to save candles if the result is twins. ~Chinese Proverb
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Water which is too pure has no fish. ~Zen Proverb
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Keep an eye on the cat and another on the frying pan. ~Proverb
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Go ahead, and fear not. You will have a full library at your service. ~Doris Kearns Goodwin
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A heavy purse makes a light heart. ~Irish Proverb
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A whistling woman and a crowing hen will bring no luck to the house they are in. ~Irish Proverb
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If the knitter is weary the baby will have no new bonnet. ~Irish Proverb
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If you want to be criticized, marry. ~Irish Proverb
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A mother understands what a child does not say. ~Jewish proverb
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