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Always being in a hurry does not prevent death, neither does going slowly prevent living.
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Those who are at one regarding food are at one in life.
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The mouth is stupid after eating it forgets who gave it the food.
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Do not call the forest that shelters you a jungle.
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A close friend can become a close enemy.
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A pretty basket does not prevent worries.
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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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As porridge benefits those who heat and eat it, so does a child benefit those that rear it.
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Between true friends even water drunk together is sweet enough.
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If you are filled with pride, then you will have no room for wisdom.
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