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Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.

Pitch

He that handleth pitch shall foul his fingers.

He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.Bible.

He who handles pitch besmears himself.German.

If thou touchest pitch thou shalt be defiled.Dutch.

They that touch pitch will be defiled.Shakespeare.