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One who plants grapes by the road side, and one who marries a pretty woman, share the same problem.
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He who loves the vase loves also what is inside.
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He who learns, teaches.
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Wisdom is not like money to be tied up and hidden.
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Between true friends even water drunk together is sweet enough.
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The most beautiful fig may contain a worm.
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A pretty face and fine clothes do not make character.
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One shares food not words.
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With wealth one wins a woman.
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When two elephants fight, it is the grass that gets trampled.
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