Proverbs are all very fine when there's nothing to worry you, but when you're in real trouble, they're not a bit of help. (Lucy Maud Montgomery)

Proverbs are all very fine when there's nothing to worry you, but when you're in real trouble, they're not a bit of help.

Lucy Maud Montgomery

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