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If relatives help each other, what evil can hurt them? 
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A spider’s cobweb isn’t only its sleeping spring but also its food trap.
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Pretend you are dead and you will see who really loves you.
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A woman’s polite devotion is her greatest beauty.
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An army of sheep led by a lion can defeat an army of lions led by a sheep
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He who eats another mans food will have his own food eaten by others.
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A single bracelet does not jingle.
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There is no fool who is disowned by his family.
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Do not call to a dog with a whip in your hand.
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If you offend, ask for a pardon; if offended forgive.
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