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The heart of the wise man lies quiet like limpid water.
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Slowly, slowly, porridge goes into the gourd.
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You learn how to cut down trees by cutting them down.
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Happiness is as good as food.
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Show me your friend and I will show you your character.
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Make some money but don’t let money make you.
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Wood already touched by fire is not hard to set alight.
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Cooked food is not sold for goats.
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If you are filled with pride, then you will have no room for wisdom.
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Only a fool tests the depth of the river with both feet.
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