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He who thinks he is leading and has no one following him is only taking a walk
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Only a fool tests the depth of the river with both feet.
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A pretty face and fine clothes do not make character.
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Knowledge without wisdom is like water in the sand.
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He who refuses to obey cannot command.
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The chicken that digs for food will not sleep hungry
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One who causes others misfortune also teaches them wisdom.
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They ate our food, and forgot our names.
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Words are sweet, but they never take the place of food.
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Milk and honey have different colors, but they share the same house peacefully
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