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Having a good discussion is like having riches
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A cutting word is worse than a bowstring, a cut may heal, but the cut of the tongue does not
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He who thinks he is leading and has no one following him is only taking a walk.
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A single stick may smoke, but it will not burn.
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Return to old watering holes for more than water; friends and dreams are there to meet you.
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When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.
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There is no one who became rich because he broke a holiday, no one became fat because he broke a fast.
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The best of mankind is a farmer; the best food is fruit.
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Rich people cook their food in a potsherd.
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The surface of the water is beautiful, but it is no good to sleep on.
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