Adversity makes a man wise, not rich


Romanian Proverb

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The anvil fears no blows
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A barber learns to shave by shaving fools
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When a thing is done, advice comes too late
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Better a mouse in the pot than no meat at all
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Do not put your spoon into the pot which does not boil for you
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Every sin brings its punishment with it.
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An ass is but an ass, though laden with gold.
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He that is rich is wise.
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He that is rich is wise.
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It takes a wise man to recognize a wise man.
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It takes a wise man to discover a wise man.
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It takes a wise man to discover a wise man
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Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor.
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The poor makes the rich & the rich makes the poor.
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It is best for the wise man not to seem wise.
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A man I am cross'd with adversity.
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A wise man cares not for what he cannot have.
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