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Beautiful words don’t put porridge in the pot.
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A wise person will always find a way.
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Greatness and beauty do not belong to the gods alone.
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A healthy person who begs for food is an insult to a generous farmer.
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Marriage is like a groundnut; you have to crack it to see what is inside.
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You must act as if it is impossible to fail.
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If you close your eyes to facts, you will learn through accidents
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If you watch your pot, your food will not burn.
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Peace does not make a good ruler.
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Unity is strength, division is weakness.
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