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Beautiful from behind, ugly in front.
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The best of mankind is a farmer; the best food is fruit.
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Lack of money is lack of friends; if you have money at your disposal, every dog and goat will claim to be related to you
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Even the best cooking pot will not produce food
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If you find no fish, you have to eat bread.
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When you follow in the path of your father, you learn to walk like him.
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One who eats alone cannot discuss the taste of the food with others.
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A man who uses force is afraid of reasoning.
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By labor comes wealth. 
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Show me your friend and I will show you your character.
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