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A man’s wealth may be superior to him.
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He who earns calamity, eats it with his family.
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A healthy person who begs for food is an insult to a generous farmer.
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A housewife who complains that there is not enough foodstuff in the market should remember that if her husband adds to what is already available, there would be more for everyone.
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“Only a fool tests the depth of a river with both feet”. The person, who doesn't think about danger, is silly. He doesn't even guess that having stepped with two feet in water, he may not find a bottom.
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Lack of money is lack of friends; if you have money at your disposal, every dog and goat will claim to be related to you
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When God cooks, you don't see smoke.
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Ugliness with a good character is better than beauty.
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Wisdom is like a baobab tree; no one individual can embrace it
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If you are ugly you must either learn to dance or make love.
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