A knife is sharp, but it cannot carve its own handle.
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He who wants the pearl must dive into the sea.
When the water has passed over your head, one cubit more or less makes no difference.
The devil tempts all men, but idle men tempt the devil.
A mouse that has only one hole is soon caught.
Man is harder than a stone and more fragile than an egg.
Do not cut down the tree that gives you shade.
Thorns and roses grow on the same tree.
Do not throw the arrow which will return against you.
He who wants a rose must respect the thorn.