| 1 | It's a poor mouse that has only on hole. | |
| 2 | A sly rabbit will have three openings to its den. | |
| 3 | The mouse that has but one hole is quickly taken. | |
| 4 | Have replacements. Keep a duplicate car key in your wallet, a spare house key buried in the garden, and extras of other items you frequently need. | |
| 5 | Since many Afghans knew the Soviets were losing, regime supporters began hedging their bets by informing and making side deals with the resistance. |