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(1706—1790), Poor Richard (July 1795)

Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead.

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(1706-1790), Poor Richard (July, 1742) Death takes no bribes. www.english-slang.com

(1706-1790), Poor Richard (July, 1733) He that lieth down with dogs shall rise up with fleas. www.english-slang.com

(1706-1790), Poor Richard (July 1740) Those who in quarrels interpose/Must often wipe a bloody nose. www.english-slang.com

(1706-1790), Poor Richard (August 1741) If you would keep your secret from an enemy, tell it not to a friend. www.english-slang.com

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