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Food gained by fraud tastes sweet to a man, but he ends up with gravel in his mouth.
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A tree is straightened while it is still young.
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A single stick may smoke, but it will not burn.
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The food that is in the mouth is not yet in the belly.
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If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
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If you find “Miss This Year” beautiful, then you’ll find “Miss Next Year” even more so.
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If you offend, ask for a pardon; if offended forgive.
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It takes a village to raise a child.
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When there is peace in the country, the chief does not carry a shield.
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Lack of knowledge is darker than night.
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