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1. Proverbs (continued)

   

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   boats should keep near shore." "When the wine is in the sense is out." "Listen to the noise of the water and you will get a trout." "There is no fire like your own fire." "A bird in the hand is worth two in a bush." "What's worth taking is worth asking." "A closed mouth says nothing."

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2. Proverbs

   

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   "By learning to obey you will know how to command."
   "Take things always by the smooth handle."
   " A pig's ear can never make mutton."
   "An apple a day keeps the doctor away."
   "Birds of feathers flock together."
   "Better have health that wealth."
   "Better be sure than sorry."
   "They give twice who give quickly."
   "Beware of the head of a bull the heels of a horse and the smile of an Englishman."
   "Your pocket is the best friend you have."
   "He who is a bad servant to himself is always a good servant to others."
   "A sneeze in time saves nine."

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