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She is beautiful; she has love, understands; she respects herself and others; everyone likes, loves and honors her; she is a goddess.
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Knowledge without wisdom is like water in the sand.
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A single stick may smoke, but it will not burn.
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Money is sharper than the sword.
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The best of mankind is a farmer; the best food is fruit.
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Poverty is slavery.
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Three things cause sorrow to flee; water, green trees, and a beautiful face.
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A housewife who complains that there is not enough foodstuff in the market should remember that if her husband adds to what is already available, there would be more for everyone.
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An army of sheep led by a lion can defeat an army of lions led by a sheep.
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At the bottom of patience one finds heaven.
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