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He who marries a beauty marries trouble.
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Repetition is the mother of knowledge.
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Beautiful words don’t put porridge in the pot.
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He who eats another mans food will have his own food eaten by others.
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It is only a stupid cow that rejoices at the prospect of being taken to a beautiful abattoir.
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Marriage is like a groundnut; you have to crack it to see what is inside.
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A friend is someone you share the path with.
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If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
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The man who counts the bits of food he swallows is never satisfied
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Home affairs are not talked about on the public square.
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