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The grasshopper which is always near its mother eats the best food.
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By crawling a child learns to stand
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By crawling a child learns to stand.
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The chicken that digs for food will not sleep hungry
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When a needle falls into a deep well, many people will look into the well, but few will be ready to go down after it
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What one won’t eat by itself, one will eat when mixed with other food.
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Without a leader, black ants are confused.
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A pretty basket does not prevent worries.
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Greed loses what it has gained.
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If your cornfield is far from your house, the birds will eat your corn.
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