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It takes bales of hundredweight because a fire of straw lasts little.
Sicilian Proverb
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To pretend to satisfy one's desires with worldly goods is like using straw to put out a fire.
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A cat with a straw tail keeps away from fire.
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Who has skirts of straw needs fear the fire.
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He that makes a fire of straw has much smoke but little warmth.
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Man dat carry straw no fe fool wid fire.
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