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One spoon of soup in need has more value than a pot of soup when we have an abundance of food.
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You are beautiful because of your possessions.
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If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
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When God cooks, you don't see smoke.
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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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You always learn a lot more when you lose than when you win
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If you are filled with pride, then you will have no room for wisdom.
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Show me your friend and I will show you your character
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Good words are food, bad words poison.
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If you marry a monkey for his wealth, the money goes and the monkey remains as is.
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