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Ashes fly back into the face of him who throws them.
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With wealth one wins a woman.
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The mouth is stupid after eating it forgets who gave it the food.
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In the moment of crisis, the wise build bridges and the foolish build dams.
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A patient person never misses a thing.
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Always being in a hurry does not prevent death, neither does going slowly prevent living.
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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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Children are the reward of life.
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Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.
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Three things cause sorrow to flee; water, green trees, and a beautiful face.
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