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A pretty face and fine clothes do not make character.
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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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For tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today
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Wisdom does not come overnight.
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The food that is in the mouth is not yet in the belly.
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Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable.
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Patience puts a crown on the head.
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If you watch your pot, your food will not burn.
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Don't set sail on someone else's star.
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Knowledge without wisdom is like water in the sand.
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