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The friends of our friends are our friends.
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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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The man who has bread to eat does not appreciate the severity of a famine.
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“If you offend, ask for a pardon; if offended, forgive”. Forgive the one, who is guilty to you. Apologize if you made a mistake.
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Even the mightest eagle comes down to the tree tops to rest.
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If you are filled with pride, then you will have no room for wisdom.
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There is no medicine to cure hatred.
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However little food we have, we’ll share it even if it’s only one locust.
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Slowly, slowly, porridge goes into the gourd.
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Cooked food is not sold for goats.
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