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If I could see your face, I would not need food.
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A friend is someone you share the path with.
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Seeing is different than being told.
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Despite the beauty of the moon, sun and the stars, the sky also has a threatening thunder and striking lightening.
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Cross the river in a crowd and the crocodile won’t eat you
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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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A single stick may smoke, but it will not burn.
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He who loves the vase loves also what is inside.
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Things are to be tried, an old lady cooked stones and they produced soup.
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Having a good discussion is like having riches.
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