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A happy man marries the girl he loves, but a happier man loves the girl he marries.
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Three things cause sorrow to flee; water, green trees, and a beautiful face.
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A united family eats from the same plate.
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Money can’t talk, yet it can make lies look true.
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If you are ugly you must either learn to dance or make love.
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The wise create proverbs for fools to learn, not to repeat.
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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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If you give bad food to your stomach, it drums for you to dance.
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To love the king is not bad, but a king who loves you is better
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Patience is the mother of a beautiful child.
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