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A single stick may smoke, but it will not burn.
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When the leg does not walk, the stomach does not eat.
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Things are to be tried, an old lady cooked stones and they produced soup.
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You are beautiful, but learn to work, for you cannot eat your beauty.
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Beautiful from behind, ugly in front.
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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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Home affairs are not talked about on the public square.
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Dine with a stranger but save your love for your family.
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Having a good discussion is like having riches.
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