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A man who pays respect to the great paves his own way for greatness. 
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It is not what you are called, but what you answer to
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Three things cause sorrow to flee; water, green trees, and a beautiful face.
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Love never gets lost it’s only kept.
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The heart of the wise man lies quiet like limpid water.
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A large chair does not make a king.
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The man who has bread to eat does not appreciate the severity of a famine.
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Dress up a stick and it’ll be a beautiful bride.
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You should know what’s being cooked in the kitchen otherwise you might eat a forbidden food.
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Rain does not fall on one roof alone.
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