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You do not teach the paths of the forest to an old gorilla.
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He who refuses to obey cannot command.
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The goat says: “Where there is blood, there is plenty of food.”
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There is no fool who is disowned by his family.
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The poor man and the rich man do not play together.
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You become wise when you begin to run out of money.
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Show me your friend and I will show you your character.
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If you climb up a tree, you must climb down the same tree
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He who receives a gift does not measure.
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Hold a true friend with both hands.
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