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The wealth which enslaves the owner isn’t wealth.
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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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You should not hoard your money and die of hunger.
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Beauty is not sold and eaten
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Despite the beauty of the moon, sun and the stars, the sky also has a threatening thunder and striking lightening.
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Where there are experts there will be no lack of learners
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He who is destined for power does not have to fight for it.
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A pretty basket does not prevent worries.
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He who receives a gift does not measure.
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If you can’t resolve your problems in peace, you can’t solve war.
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