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The devil tempts all, but the idle tempt the devil.

Proverbs and old sayings Turkish about devil

Idle men tempt the devil; the devil tempts all others.

Proverbs and old sayings Turkish about devil, man

The devil's wiser more on account of his age than on account of being the devil.

Proverbs and old sayings Ecuadorian about devil, being, age, olderness

I have two masters -- God and the devil; I work for the devil until lunch then I follow the Lord.

Proverbs and old sayings Gypsy about devil, gypsies, work, god

The Devil knows more because he's old than because he's the devil.

Proverbs and old sayings Mexican about devil, old, olderness

The devil tempts all other men, but idle men tempt the devil.

Proverbs and old sayings Turkish about devil, man

The devil is not so black as he is painted.

Proverbs and old sayings Dutch about magic, devil

Man, woman, and devil, are the three degrees of comparison.

Proverbs and old sayings British about devil, woman, man

Give the devil his due.

Proverbs and old sayings South American about devil, americans

A dimple on the chin, the devil within.

Proverbs and old sayings German about devil

Set a beggar on horseback, and he 'll out ride the Devil.

Proverbs and old sayings German about devil

Talk of the devil and he is sure to appear.

Proverbs and old sayings English about devil

The Devil looks after his own

Proverbs and old sayings German about devil, old, olderness

The Devil too longs for Heaven!

Proverbs and old sayings about devil

Every man for himself (, and the Devil take the hindmost)

Proverbs and old sayings German about devil, man, old, olderness

Give the devil his/her due

Proverbs and old sayings British about devil, old, olderness

He who sups with the Devil should have a long spoon

Proverbs and old sayings Italian about devil, old, olderness

If you must dance with the Devil, you might as well know his favorite song. (H. Anthony Ribadeneira)

Proverbs and old sayings British about dance, devil, old, olderness

Money makes many things, but also makes devil dance

Proverbs and old sayings British about dance, devil, things, money, old, olderness

Needs must when the devil drives

Proverbs and old sayings British about devil, old, olderness
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