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He who refuses to obey cannot command.
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They ate our food, and forgot our names.
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When the food is cooked there is no need to wait before eating it.
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The impotent man does not eat spicy foods.
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A spider’s cobweb isn’t only its sleeping spring but also its food trap.
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An abundance of food at your neighbour’s will not satisfy your hunger.
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A pretty face and fine clothes do not make character.
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Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.
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He who loves money must labor.
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Beauty is not sold and eaten
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