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Much wealth brings many enemies.
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If you find no fish, you have to eat bread.
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He who is destined for power does not have to fight for it.
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Brothers love each other when they are equally rich.
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War is not porridge
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“If you offend, ask for a pardon; if offended, forgive”. Forgive the one, who is guilty to you. Apologize if you made a mistake.
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He who loves the vase loves also what is inside.
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To run is not necessarily to arrive.
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One who causes others misfortune also teaches them wisdom.
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You cannot tell a hungry child that you gave him food yesterday.
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