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• When you have given nothing, ask for nothing. -- Albanian Proverb
• Ned: Homer, God didn't set your house on fire.
  Rev. Lovejoy: No, but He <was> working in the hearts of your friends and neighbors when they came to your aid, be they [points to Ned] Christian, [Krusty] Jew, or [Apu] ....
• Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself.
  Miscellaneous Proverb...
• A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding delights in wisdom.
  Miscellaneous Proverb...
• A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions.
  Miscellaneous Proverb...
• A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. Miscellaneous Proverb
• Now is yesterday's tomorrow. -- Contemporary Californian Proverb