If the lady of the house breaks something it is an unfortunate accident; if the servant does, then it is a terrible disaster. (Turkish Proverb)

If the lady of the house breaks something it is an unfortunate accident; if the servant does, then it is a terrible disaster.

Turkish Proverb

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