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the old

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In the old days, people knew a little and understood a lot. Then they gained more knowledge which led to less understanding. And now people know a lot but understand nothing at all. John Krestiankin

The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom. Livy

The old are in a second childhood. Aristophanes

Do not ask the old – ask the experienced. Polish Proverb

Cats don't catch the old birds. Dutch Proverb

Draw water from the new well, but do not spit in the old one. Bulgarian Proverb

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