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One shares food not words.
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The best of mankind is a farmer; the best food is fruit.
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A chattering bird builds no nest.
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Every misfortune is a blessing.
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One cannot both feast and become rich.
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The one who loves an unsightly person is the one who makes him beautiful.
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Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.
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An abundance of food at your neighbour’s will not satisfy your hunger.
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The most beautiful fig may contain a worm.
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You cannot tell a hungry child that you gave him food yesterday.
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