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

Familiarity

A thing too much seen is little prized.French.

Caress your dog and he’ll spoil your clothes.

If you play with puppies they will lick your face.Efik or old Calabar. Africa.

Play with an ass and he will whisk his tail in your face.Spanish, Portuguese.

Play with a fool at home and he will play the fool with you in the market.

Too much familiarity breeds contempt.