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A woman’s polite devotion is her greatest beauty.
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Much wealth brings many enemies.
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It’s those ugly caterpillars that turn into beautiful butterflies after seasons.
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If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
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The heart of the wise man lies quiet like limpid water.
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Beauty is not sold and eaten
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Ears that do not listen to advice, accompany the head when it is chopped off.
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To love the king is not bad, but a king who loves you is better
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A patient man will eat ripe fruit
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Love never gets lost it’s only kept.
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