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Words are sweet, but they never take the place of food.
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Two ants do not fail to pull one grasshopper
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An ugly child of your own is more to you than a beautiful one belonging to your neighbor.
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Do not forget what is to be a sailor because of being a captain yourself
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Seeing is different than being told.
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Between true friends even water drunk together is sweet enough.
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One shares food not words.
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Rich people cook their food in a potsherd.
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You learn how to cut down trees by cutting them down.
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Make some money but don’t let money make you.
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