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Youth is beauty, even in cattle.
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Ugliness with a good character is better than beauty.
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The forest not only hides man’s enemies but its full of man’s medicine, healing power and food.
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If you offend, ask for a pardon; if offended forgive.
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A real family eats the same cornmeal.
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An ugly child of your own is more to you than a beautiful one belonging to your neighbor.
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Seeing is different than being told.
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Beautiful from behind, ugly in front.
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The friends of our friends are our friends.
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Bad friends will prevent you from having good friends.
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