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The friends of our friends are our friends.
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He who is being carried does not realize how far the town is.
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Rich people cook their food in a potsherd.
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If you watch your pot, your food will not burn.
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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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Wisdom is not like money to be tied up and hidden.
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When there is peace in the country, the chief does not carry a shield.
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An army of sheep led by a lion can defeat an army of lions led by a sheep.
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What one won’t eat by itself, one will eat when mixed with other food.
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A man’s wealth may be superior to him.
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