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“Only a fool tests the depth of a river with both feet”. The person, who doesn't think about danger, is silly. He doesn't even guess that having stepped with two feet in water, he may not find a bottom.
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An abundance of food at your neighbour’s will not satisfy your hunger.
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A beautiful one hurts the heart.
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Three things cause sorrow to flee; water, green trees, and a beautiful face.
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The most beautiful fig may contain a worm.
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By crawling a child learns to stand
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Much wealth brings many enemies.
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Two ants do not fail to pull one grasshopper
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The best of mankind is a farmer; the best food is fruit.
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The skin of the leopard is beautiful, but not his heart.
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