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You always learn a lot more when you lose than when you win
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Fine words do not produce food.
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If ten cents does not go out, it does not bring in one thousand dollars.
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Poverty is slavery.
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If you marry a monkey for his wealth, the money goes and the monkey remains as is.
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If you can’t resolve your problems in peace, you can’t solve them with war.
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A chicken with beautiful plumage does not sit in a corner.
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It’s those ugly caterpillars that turn into beautiful butterflies after seasons.
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Ugliness with a good character is better than beauty.
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Two ants do not fail to pull one grasshopper.
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