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If a man is as wise as a serpent, he can afford to be as harmless as a dove.

Proverbs and old sayings about man

For a good dinner and a gentle wife you can afford to wait.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about wife, good, good luck

The poor can't afford to buy cheap.

Proverbs and old sayings Finnish about commerce

A beggar himself, can he afford to have one asking for alms at his door?

Proverbs and old sayings Amerindian

Only the rich can afford compassion.

Proverbs and old sayings Irish about wealth

A wealthy man can afford anything except a conscience.

Proverbs and old sayings about conscience, man

He is still alive because he cannot afford a funeral.

Proverbs and old sayings Persian

I canna afford you both tale and lugs.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about fairy tales

Don't bet more than you can afford to lose.

Proverbs and old sayings Spanish

One may be generous at heart, but may not be able to afford it.

Proverbs and old sayings about heart

What is new is esteemed, but what is in every day use ceases to afford interest.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about interest, use, day