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The old woman looks after the child to grow its teeth and the young one in turn looks after the old woman when she loses her teeth.
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He who earns calamity, eats it with his family.
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There are many colorful flowers on the path of life, but the prettiest have the sharpest thorns.
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If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
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Having beauty doesn’t mean understanding the perseverance of marriage.
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He who learns, teaches.
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Even the best cooking pot will not produce food
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By the time the fool has learned the game, the players have dispersed.
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He who fears the sun will not become chief.
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If you offend, ask for a pardon; if offended forgive.
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