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A boor remains a boor even if sleeping on silken pillows.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

A boor remains a boor, though he sleep on silken bolsters.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about sleep

It hangs upon a silken thread.

Proverbs and old sayings Dutch

Fetters of gold are still fetters, and silken cords pinch.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin
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