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Between two cowards, the first to detect the other has the advantage.

Proverbs and old sayings Italian

Of two cowards, the one who finds the other out first has the advantage.

Proverbs and old sayings Italian

He is wise in vain who does not use his wisdom for his own advantage.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about use, wisdom

A finger's length in a sword, and a palm in a lance, are a great advantage.

Proverbs and old sayings Portuguese

When a rich man caresses a poor man, he's going to take advantage of him.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about wealth, man

An inch in a sword, or a palm in a lance, is a great advantage.

Proverbs and old sayings Spanish
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