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Where there are many, nothing goes wrong.
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Knowledge is like a garden: If it is not cultivated, it cannot be harvested.
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He who fears the sun will not become chief.
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In the moment of crisis, the wise build bridges and the foolish build dams.
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Roosters’ tail feathers: pretty but always behind.
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Every misfortune is a blessing.
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Lack of knowledge is darker than night.
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If you find “Miss This Year” beautiful, then you’ll find “Miss Next Year” even more so.
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The mouth is stupid after eating it forgets who gave it the food.
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It is no shame at all to work for money.
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