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The forest not only hides man’s enemies but its full of man’s medicine, healing power and food.
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Ugliness with a good character is better than beauty.
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Learning expands great souls.
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Advice is a stranger; if he’s welcome he stays for the night; if not, he leaves the same day.
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If you can’t resolve your problems in peace, you can’t solve war.
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To love the king is not bad, but a king who loves you is better
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Rich people sometimes eat bad food.
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In the moment of crisis, the wise build bridges and the foolish build dams.
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If you run after two hares you will catch neither
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Return to old watering holes for more than water; friends and dreams are there to meet you.
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