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He who thinks he is leading and has no one following him is only taking a walk
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Fine words do not produce food.
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Money is sharper than the sword.
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To be without a friend is to be poor indeed.
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Patience is the mother of a beautiful child
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If you find “Miss This Year” beautiful, then you’ll find “Miss Next Year” even more so.
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One who eats alone cannot discuss the taste of the food with others.
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The mouth is stupid after eating it forgets who gave it the food.
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If I could see your face, I would not need food.
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Patience puts a crown on the head.
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