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Benjamin Franklin

(1706—1790), Poor Richard (July 1740)

Those who in quarrels interpose/Must often wipe a bloody nose.

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(1706-1790), Poor Richard (July 1795) Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead. www.english-slang.com

(1706-1790), Poor Richard (July, 1742) Death takes no bribes. www.english-slang.com

(1706-1790), Poor Richard (July, 1733) He that lieth down with dogs shall rise up with fleas. www.english-slang.com

(1706-1790), Poor Richard, September 1733 Men and melons are hard to know. www.english-slang.com

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