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Do not follow a person who is running away
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The chicken that digs for food will not sleep hungry
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If you are ugly you must either learn to dance or make love.
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Do not forget what is to be a sailor because of being a captain yourself
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If you marry a monkey for his wealth, the money goes and the monkey remains as is.
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He who thinks he is leading and has no one following him is only taking a walk
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The rich are always complaining.
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Nature gave us two cheeks instead of one to make it easier to eat hot food.
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The mouth is stupid after eating it forgets who gave it the food.
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Money is sharper than the sword.
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