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If you are afraid of the eye, you will never eat the head.

If you regard too much good opinion of any one you will never prosper.

Do not wait until the drum beats before you grind your axe.

Be prepared for all eventualities.

The Peacock hides his foot when he hears about his tail.

A proud person does not like his little weaknesses exposed.

If yuh put your hand in the devil’s mouth, take it out carefully.

Act cautiously in getting out of difficulty

Finger never says “look here” he says “ look yonder”

People do not usually point out their own faults