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The friends of our friends are our friends.
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A family is like a forest, when you are outside it is dense, when you are inside you see that each tree has its place.
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The chicken that digs for food will not sleep hungry
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One falsehood spoils a thousand truths.
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Man is like a pepper, till you have chewed it you do not know how hot it is.
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Having beauty doesn’t mean understanding the perseverance of marriage.
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Beautiful words don’t put porridge in the pot.
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You learn how to cut down trees by cutting them down.
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No one gets a mouthful of food by picking between another person’s teeth.
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The heart of the wise man lies quiet like limpid water.
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