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If you marry a monkey for his wealth, the money goes and the monkey remains as is.
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Money is not the medicine against death.
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Greatness and beauty do not belong to the gods alone.
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One cannot count on riches.
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If I am in harmony with my family, that’s success.
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Rich people sometimes eat bad food.
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Lack of money is lack of friends; if you have money at your disposal, every dog and goat will claim to be related to you
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The man who has bread to eat does not appreciate the severity of a famine.
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Love has to be shown by deeds not words.
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Show me your friend and I will show you your character.
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