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Beautiful discourse is rarer than emerald, yet it can be found among the servant girls at the grindstones.

Proverbs and old sayings Egyptian

For tender almonds go to Aragona, to see beautiful young girls go to Favara.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian

When we all do as we please, all the food is eaten and all the girls will be maiden.

Proverbs and old sayings Swedish about food
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