One's own simple bread is much better than someone else's pilaf.
Better be kind at home than burn incense in a far place.
Better the cold blast of winter than the hot breath of a pursuing elephant.
It is better to work in your own land than to count your money abroad.
Better a slap from your friend than a kiss from your enemy.
Better return half way than lose yourself.
Better a small fire that warms you than a big one that burns you.
Better to have a friend on the road than gold and silver in your purse.
Better to have a diamond with a few small flaws than a rock that is perfect.
It's better to pick a fight with your in-laws than with your neighbors.
It is better to have bread left over than to run short of wine.
A piece of bread in your pocket is better than a feather in your hat.
Better your enemy who you recognize than a dark friend.
Better ten times ill than one time dead.
It is better to be in hell with a wise man than in heaven with an idiot.
One old friend is better than two new ones.
One ounce of good luck is better than a ton of brains.
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