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Nature gave us two cheeks instead of one to make it easier to eat hot food.
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Between true friends even water drunk together is sweet enough.
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One who causes others misfortune also teaches them wisdom.
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A close friend can become a close enemy.
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Milk and honey have different colors, but they share the same house peacefully.
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Rain does not fall on one roof alone.
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Don’t take another mouthful before you have swallowed what is in your mouth.
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One who eats alone cannot discuss the taste of the food with others.
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A healthy person who begs for food is an insult to a generous farmer.
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If you are ugly you must either learn to dance or make love.
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