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A housewife who complains that there is not enough foodstuff in the market should remember that if her husband adds to what is already available, there would be more for everyone.
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One thread for the needle, one love for the heart.
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Food gained by fraud tastes sweet to a man, but he ends up with gravel in his mouth.
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With wealth one wins a woman.
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To try and to fail is not laziness
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Without a leader, black ants are confused.
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If you are ugly you must either learn to dance or make love.
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The surface of the water is beautiful, but it is no good to sleep on.
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The forest not only hides man’s enemies but its full of man’s medicine, healing power and food.
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He who learns, teaches.
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