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A patient that can swallow food makes the nurse doubtful.
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Cross the river in a crowd and the crocodile won’t eat you.
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The rich are always complaining.
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There is no fool who is disowned by his family.
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Pretend you are dead and you will see who really loves you.
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When there is peace in the country, the chief does not carry a shield.
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The man who has bread to eat does not appreciate the severity of a famine.
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If relatives help each other, what evil can hurt them? 
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A single stick may smoke, but it will not burn.
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If you are ugly you must either learn to dance or make love.
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