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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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A single stick may smoke, but it will not burn.
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War is not porridge
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A leader who does not take advice is not a leader.
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Do not follow a person who is running away
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He who thinks he is leading and has no one following him is only taking a walk.
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He who eats another mans food will have his own food eaten by others.
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An ugly child of your own is more to you than a beautiful one belonging to your neighbor.
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Greatness and beauty do not belong to the gods alone.
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To love the king is not bad, but a king who loves you is better
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