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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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To be without a friend is to be poor indeed.
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Patience is the mother of a beautiful child.
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Don't set sail on someone else's star.
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By labor comes wealth. 
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You do not teach the paths of the forest to an old gorilla.
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One cannot count on riches.
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Repetition is the mother of knowledge.
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A dog knows the places he is thrown food
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