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If you are ugly you must either learn to dance or make love.
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Beautiful words don’t put porridge in the pot.
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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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An ugly child of your own is more to you than a beautiful one belonging to your neighbor.
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One who eats alone cannot discuss the taste of the food with others.
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When a king has good counselors, his reign is peaceful.
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Don't set sail using someone else's star.
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The cook does not have to be a beautiful woman.
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The chicken that digs for food will not sleep hungry
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She is beautiful; she has love, understands; she respects herself and others; everyone likes, loves and honors her; she is a goddess.
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