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Roosters’ tail feathers: pretty but always behind.
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Ears that do not listen to advice, accompany the head when it is chopped off.
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Between true friends even water drunk together is sweet enough.
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The poor man and the rich man do not play together.
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Beauty is not sold and eaten
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You must act as if it is impossible to fail.
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A bad cook also has his/her share of the bad food.
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An ugly child of your own is more to you than a beautiful one belonging to your neighbor.
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One who causes others misfortune also teaches them wisdom.
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If you don't stand for something, you will fall for something
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