To place yourself under an obligation is to sell your liberty.
More Latin Proverbs:
Every madman thinks all other men mad.Latin
He is looking out for a fig. [He is planning for himself.]
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He gets his wisdom cheaply who gets it at another's cost.
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It has caused injury and will do so again.
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Even the rustling of leaves will alarm the hare.
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When rogues fallout, many a secret is revealed.
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