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Roosters’ tail feathers: pretty but always behind.
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If you see a man in a gown eating with a man in rags, the food belongs to the latter.
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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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Lack of knowledge is darker than night.
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With wealth one wins a woman.
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One shares food not words.
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If you offend, ask for a pardon; if offended forgive.
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A single stick may smoke, but it will not burn.
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The chicken that digs for food will not sleep hungry
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Despite the beauty of the moon, sun and the stars, the sky also has a threatening thunder and striking lightening.
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