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When there is peace in the country, the chief does not carry a shield.
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Wisdom is not like money to be tied up and hidden.
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Ears that do not listen to advice, accompany the head when it is chopped off.
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The wise create proverbs for fools to learn, not to repeat.
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Money is not the medicine against death.
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Money is sharper than the sword.
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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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You are beautiful, but learn to work, for you cannot eat your beauty.
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No partridge scratches the ground in search of food for another
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The heart of the wise man lies quiet like limpid water.
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