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A beautiful one hurts the heart.
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If your cornfield is far from your house, the birds will eat your corn.
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To get lost is to learn the way.
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Cross the river in a crowd and the crocodile won’t eat you
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If I could see your face, I would not need food.
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If you offend, ask for a pardon; if offended forgive.
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He who refuses to obey cannot command.
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If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
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A pretty basket does not prevent worries.
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Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.
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