Dueling Proverbs #2
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1.     The best things come in small
       packages.
       but
       The bigger, the better.
      
2.     A miss is as good as a mile.
       but
       Half a loaf is better than no
       loaf.
      
3.     An old fox is not easily snared.
       but
       There's no fool like an old fool.
      
4.     A good beginning makes a
       good ending.
       but
       It's not over 'till it's over.
      
5.     Blood is thicker than water.
       but
       Many kinfolk, few friends.
      
6.     Practice makes perfect.
       but
       All work and no play makes
       Jack a dull boy.
      
7.     If you lie down with dogs,
       you'll get up with fleas.
       but
       If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
      
8.     A bird in the hand is worth two
       in the bush.
       but
       A man's reach should exceed
       his grasp.
      
9.     There's safety in numbers.
       but
       Better be alone than in bad
       company.
      
10.     If at first you don't succeed,
        try, try again.
        but
        Don't beat a dead horse.
       

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