Another good one is "The Lord helps those who help themselves", which actually means, "we know that you're poor, but we won't give you any money".
 Fit50something
                                                
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                                                    Fit50something
                                                
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                                        I think it has many meanings or can be read several different ways... I considered it a way for the rich to justify their immoral actions done for personal gain.
Ain't that the truth. Second cousin to "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything"..
 TomMcGiverin
                                                
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                                                    TomMcGiverin
                                                
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