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You cannot work for food when there is no food for work.
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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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One spoon of soup in need has more value than a pot of soup when we have an abundance of food.
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You are beautiful because of your possessions.
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Traveling is learning.
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Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors
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A close friend can become a close enemy.
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A feeble effort will not fulfill the self.
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The impotent man does not eat spicy foods.
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Bad friends will prevent you from having good friends.
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