"A little in one's own pocket is better than much in another man's purse. 'Tis good to keep a nest egg. Every little makes a mickle."

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“The soldier who executes his captain's commands is no less valuable than the captain who gave the order.”

“Y así, del poco dormir y del mucho leer, se le secó el cerebro, de manera que vino a perder el juicio.”

“En un lugar de la Mancha, de cuyo nombre no quiero acordarme, no hace mucho tiempo que vivía un hidalgo de los de lanza en astillero, adarga antigua, rocín flaco y galgo corredor.”

“-->* They can expect nothing but their labour for their pains.”

“-->* I was so free with him as not to mince the matter.”

“...estás en tu casa, donde eres señor della, como el rey de sus alcabalas.”

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