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If your cornfield is far from your house, the birds will eat your corn.
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If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
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You can tell a ripe corn by its look.
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When your luck deserts you, even cold food burns.
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The most beautiful fig may contain a worm.
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To try and to fail is not laziness
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When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.
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If you are filled with pride, then you will have no room for wisdom.
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Wine, women and food give gladness to the heart.
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Love has to be shown by deeds not words.
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