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A large chair does not make a king.
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War has no eyes
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What you help a child to love can be more important than what you help him to learn.
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You cannot tell a hungry child that you gave him food yesterday.
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One who eats alone cannot discuss the taste of the food with others.
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When God cooks, you don't see smoke.
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If you find no fish, you have to eat bread.
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Show me your friend and I will show you your character
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A friend is someone you share the path with.
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Advice is a stranger; if he’s welcome he stays for the night; if not, he leaves the same day.
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