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O tyrant love, when held by you, We may to prudence bid adieu.

Jean de La Fontaine

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Rogues are always found out in some way. Whoever is a wolf will act like a wolf, that is most certain.
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A hare is not caught with a drum.
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We believe no evil till the evil’s done.
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Believe Evil One Liner
Everyone believes very easily whatever they fear or desire.
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Believe Desire Easy Fear
Rely only on yourself; it is a common proverb.
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He knoweth the universe, and himself he knoweth not.
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