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Return to old watering holes for more than water; friends and dreams are there to meet you.
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When a king has good counselors, his reign is peaceful.
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When a once-beautiful piece of cloth has turned into rags, no one remembers that it was woven by Ukwa master weavers.
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If you are looking for a fly in your food it means that you are full.
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It is only a stupid cow that rejoices at the prospect of being taken to a beautiful abattoir.
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If you offend, ask for a pardon; if offended forgive.
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Bad friends will prevent you from having good friends.
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A spider’s cobweb isn’t only its sleeping spring but also its food trap.
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The friends of our friends are our friends.
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You are beautiful because of your possessions.
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