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To be without a friend is to be poor indeed.
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Beauty is not sold and eaten
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An army of sheep led by a lion can defeat an army of lions led by a sheep.
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She is beautiful; she has love, understands; she respects herself and others; everyone likes, loves and honors her; she is a goddess.
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The old woman looks after the child to grow its teeth and the young one in turn looks after the old woman when she loses her teeth.
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Wine, women and food give gladness to the heart.
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When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.
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Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.
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Wisdom is wealth
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If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem.
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