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Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
If the husband be not at home, there is nobodie.
If the husband be not at home, there is nobodie.
When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
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When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.
Craft against vice I must apply.
Craft against vice I must apply.
Have consideration for wounded feelings.
Have consideration for wounded feelings.
An ill wound is cured, not an ill name.
An ill wound is cured, not an ill name.
A word once spoken cannot be recalled.
A word once spoken cannot be recalled.
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]
