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Wisdom is not like money to be tied up and hidden.
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An army of sheep led by a lion can defeat an army of lions led by a sheep.
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A healthy person who begs for food is an insult to a generous farmer.
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War has no eyes
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You become wise when you begin to run out of money.
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The goat says: “Where there is blood, there is plenty of food.”
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When the food is cooked there is no need to wait before eating it.
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Because he lost his reputation, he lost a kingdom.
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At the bottom of patience one finds heaven.
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It is not the cook’s fault when the cassava turns out to be hard and tasteless.
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