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'Every man is sociable until a cow invades his garden': Irish proverb of the day on how principles often collapse under pressure

Picture a quiet village in rural Ireland. Neighbors exchange greetings across stone walls. Doors remain unlocked. People borrow tools, share news, and gather at the local pub. Then one morning, a farmer wakes to discover a neighbor's cow trampling his vegetable patch. Suddenly, goodwill gives way to indignation. The man who preached cooperation yesterday is now demanding compensation, apologies, and perhaps a sturdier fence.

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