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Having a good discussion is like having riches.
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A bad cook also has his/her share of the bad food.
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You are beautiful, but learn to work, for you cannot eat your beauty.
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A single stick may smoke, but it will not burn.
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If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
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Do not follow a person who is running away
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Things are to be tried, an old lady cooked stones and they produced soup.
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Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.
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Show me your friend and I will show you your character.
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The mouth is stupid after eating it forgets who gave it the food.
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