Better for a man to have even a dog welcome him than a dog bark at him

Similar English and Irish sayings:

Constant company wears out its welcome Constant company wears out its welcome
Like an Irish wolf she barks at her own shadow Like an Irish wolf she barks at her own shadow
A little dog can start a hare, but it takes a big one to catch it A little dog can start a hare, but it takes a big one to catch it

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