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Love has to be shown by deeds not words.
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He who is destined for power does not have to fight for it.
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If I could see your face, I would not need food.
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Brothers love each other when they are equally rich.
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Do not look where you fell, but where you slipped.
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A housewife who complains that there is not enough foodstuff in the market should remember that if her husband adds to what is already available, there would be more for everyone.
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If the cockroach wants to rule over the chicken, then it must hire the fox as a body-guard.
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A friend is someone you share the path with.
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Dine with a stranger but save your love for your family.
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Lack of knowledge is darker than night.
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