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Patience is the key which solves all problems.
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A pretty face and fine clothes do not make character.
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Beautiful discourse is rarer than emerald ~ yet it can be found among the servant girls at the grindstones.
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To try and to fail is not laziness
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“If you offend, ask for a pardon; if offended, forgive”. Forgive the one, who is guilty to you. Apologize if you made a mistake.
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You cannot tell a hungry child that you gave him food yesterday.
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The mouth is stupid after eating it forgets who gave it the food.
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Wine, women and food give gladness to the heart.
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Make some money but don’t let money make you.
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Pretend you are dead and you will see who really loves you.
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