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“It's better to have a good name than to be rich.
— Basque proverb
Basque proverb; original: “Aberats izatea baino, izen ona hobe.” (Wikiquote: Basque proverbs)
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- Basque proverb; original: “Aberats izatea baino, izen ona hobe.” (Wikiquote: Basque proverbs)
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