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The man who counts the bits of food he swallows is never satisfied
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Water is colourless and tasteless but you can live on it longer than eating food.
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You do not teach the paths of the forest to an old gorilla.
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A fight between grasshoppers is a joy to the crow.
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Hold a true friend with both hands. 
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If you don't stand for something, you will fall for something
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By crawling a child learns to stand
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Because he lost his reputation, he lost a kingdom.
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Do not forget what is to be a sailor because of being a captain yourself
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It’s much easier to fall in love than to stay in love.
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