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The Peacock hides his foot when he hears about his tail.

A proud person does not like his little weaknesses exposed.

If yuh put your hand in the devil’s mouth, take it out carefully.

Act cautiously in getting out of difficulty

Finger never says “look here” he says “ look yonder”

People do not usually point out their own faults

When the ashes are cold, even a dog can sleep there.

Circumstances alter cases.

Rain never falls at one man’s door (only).

When it rains it rains on all.