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A man is only half until he finds a wife: a childless house is like a cemetery.

A house without a wife is like a desert; she is the best physician for many a suffering.

A tranquil lake conceals an alligator: anger is often hidden under an appearance of joy.

No honey without a sting; no rose without a thorn.

The desires of the heart are insatiable; those of the stomach may be soon gratified.

What use is knowledge to a senseless man? of what use a mirror to one without eyes?

A shepherd guards his flock with a staff: God, byy correction, protects mankind,