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Do not protect yourself by a fence

 


Do not protect yourself by a fence, but rather by your friends. - Czech Proverb

The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials. - Chinese Proverb

Drink nothing without seeing it; sign nothing without reading it. - Spanish Proverb

You've got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was. - Irish Proverb

When you have given nothing, ask for nothing. - Albanian Proverb

Examine what is said, not him who speaks. - Arab Proverb

Complain to one who can help you. - Yugoslav Proverb

If you scatter thorns, don't go barefoot. - Italian Proverb

Never rely on the glory of the morning nor the smiles of your mother-in-law. - Japanese Proverb

Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you. - Spanish Proverb

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