When the fox licks his paw let the farmer look after his geese.
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When the fox preaches to the goose her neck is in danger.
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When the game is most thriving it is time to leave off.
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When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
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When the goose trusts the fox then woe to her neck.
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When the gorse is out of bloom, kissing's out of fashion.
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When the head aches all the limbs ache.
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When the helm is gone the ship will soon be wrecked.
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When the host smiles most blandly he has an eye to the guest's
purse.
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When the manger is empty the horses fight.
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When the mouse has had enough the meal is bitter.
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When the rooks are silent the swans begin to sing.
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When the tree falls every one runs to gather sticks.
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When the waggon is tilting everybody gives it a shove.
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When the wolf's ears appear, his body is not far off.
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When the word is in the mouth you must caress the sheath.
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When the wound is healed the pain is forgotten.
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When there is room in the heart, there is room in the house.
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When thieves fall out the peasant recovers his goods.
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When two enemies blow one horn, the third will have to suffer for
it.
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When wisdom fails, luck helps.
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When you go to dance, take heed whom you take by the hand.
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Where a man never goes, there his head will never be washed.
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Where law lacks, honour should eke it out.
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Where money and counsel are wanting, it is best not to make war.
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