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Bashfulness is an enemy to poverty.
Bashfulness is an enemy to poverty.
Who eates his cock alone must saddle his horse alone.
Who eates his cock alone must saddle his horse alone.
He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.
He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.
A fair face may make a foul bargain.
A fair face may make a foul bargain.
Good words quench more then a bucket of water.
Good words quench more then a bucket of water.
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?
The best mirrour is an old friend.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
But few prize honour more than money.
But few prize honour more than money.
What lies concealed is unknown; there can be no desire for what
is not known.
What lies concealed is unknown; there can be no desire for what
is not known.