When all is wet to the skin, hold out yet.

When all is wet to the skin, hold out yet. - English Proverbs

English Proverbs Proverbs People Attitude

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The man without money seems half sick.

One must be either anvil or hammer.

He who makes the first bad move always loses the game.

Too far east is west.

It's fair that he who tried to steal yours, loses his.

When you like a flower, you just pluck it. But when you love a flower, you water it daily.