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If you can’t resolve your problems in peace, you can’t solve war.
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A man who uses force is afraid of reasoning.
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The fool speaks, the wise man listens.
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Nature gave us two cheeks instead of one to make it easier to eat hot food.
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If you climb up a tree, you must climb down the same tree
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Do not forget what is to be a sailor because of being a captain yourself
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A close friend can become a close enemy.
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If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
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A leader who does not take advice is not a leader.
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Greed loses what it has gained.
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