1386 Dutch Proverbs / Page 71
- 701. It is safest sailing within reach of the shore.
 - 702. It is safest to sail within reach of the shore.
- 703. It is too late to cry "Hold hard!" when the arrow has left the bow.
- 704. It is too late to lock the stable door when the horses have already been stolen.
- 705. It needs a cunning hand to shave a fool's head.
- 706. It sticks to his fingers, like the charity-money to the matron.
- 707. It's a long lane that has no turning.
- 708. It's a poor heart that never rejoices.
- 709. It's bad combing where there is no hair.
- 710. It's better that the bakers are on horseback than the doctors.
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