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Greed loses what it has gained.
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A leader who does not take advice is not a leader.
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Where there are many, nothing goes wrong.
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Always being in a hurry does not prevent death, neither does going slowly prevent living.
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The most beautiful fig may contain a worm.
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A chattering bird builds no nest.
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It’s much easier to fall in love than to stay in love.
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A small house will hold a hundred friends.
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Even the mightest eagle comes down to the tree tops to rest.
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The mouth is stupid after eating it forgets who gave it the food.
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