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It is only a stupid cow that rejoices at the prospect of being taken to a beautiful abattoir.
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A small house will hold a hundred 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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Money is sharper than the sword.
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If you run after two hares you will catch neither
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Even the colors of a chameleon are for survival not beauty.
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A patient man will eat ripe fruit
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The rich are always complaining.
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It is not the cook’s fault when the cassava turns out to be hard and tasteless.
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The goat says: “Where there is blood, there is plenty of food.”
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