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Old September 05, 2011, 03:48 PM
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Literal translation: When you see your neighbor's beard burning, soak your own.

I'm not familiar with this saying. Taken at face value, it seems to warn of impending danger and doing something about it before one falls prey.
I can't think of an equivalent saying, yet.
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