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A man’s wealth may be superior to him.
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If you close your eyes to facts, you will learn through accidents
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Between true friends even water drunk together is sweet enough.
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They ate our food, and forgot our names.
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The mouth is stupid after eating it forgets who gave it the food.
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“Only a fool tests the depth of a river with both feet”. The person, who doesn't think about danger, is silly. He doesn't even guess that having stepped with two feet in water, he may not find a bottom.
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A pretty basket does not prevent worries.
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Rain does not fall on one roof alone.
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Ears that do not listen to advice, accompany the head when it is chopped off.
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Cross the river in a crowd and the crocodile won’t eat you.
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