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A ripe melon falls by itself.
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You are beautiful because of your possessions.
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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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Because he lost his reputation, he lost a kingdom.
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A single stick may smoke, but it will not burn.
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A cutting word is worse than a bowstring, a cut may heal, but the cut of the tongue does not
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Brothers love each other when they are equally rich.
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Always being in a hurry does not prevent death, neither does going slowly prevent living.
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When there is peace in the country, the chief does not carry a shield.
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Do not follow a person who is running away
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