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He who sups with the devil should have a long spoon
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He who sups with the devil should have a long spoon.
Prov. If you have dealings with dangerous people, you must be careful that they do not harm you. If you're going to hang out with that disreputable bunch of people, keep in mind that he who sups with the devil should have a long spoon.
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