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One who causes others misfortune also teaches them wisdom.
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The mouth is stupid after eating it forgets who gave it the food.
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The man who has bread to eat does not appreciate the severity of a famine.
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A leader who does not take advice is not a leader.
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A friend is someone you share the path with.
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Wisdom is not like money to be tied up and hidden.
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A patient that can swallow food makes the nurse doubtful.
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Make some money but don’t let money make you.
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Even the best cooking pot will not produce food.
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If you are ugly you must either learn to dance or make love.
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