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Marriage is like a groundnut; you have to crack it to see what is inside.
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You become wise when you begin to run out of money.
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The forest not only hides man’s enemies but its full of man’s medicine, healing power and food.
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A feeble effort will not fulfill the self.
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Do not follow a person who is running away
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Lack of knowledge is darker than night.
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There can be no peace without understanding.
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Coffee and love taste best when hot.
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When a needle falls into a deep well, many people will look into the well, but few will be ready to go down after it
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Between true friends even water drunk together is sweet enough.
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