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The grasshopper which is always near its mother eats the best food.
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Peace does not make a good ruler.
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The chicken that digs for food will not sleep hungry
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Do not look where you fell, but where you slipped.
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If you are ugly you must either learn to dance or make love.
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Patience is the key which solves all problems.
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Between true friends even water drunk together is sweet enough.
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A friend is someone you share the path with.
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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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Love never gets lost it’s only kept.
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