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You can tell a ripe corn by its look.
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You learn how to cut down trees by cutting them down.
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A beautiful one hurts the heart.
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She is beautiful; she has love, understands; she respects herself and others; everyone likes, loves and honors her; she is a goddess.
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He who does not know one thing knows another.
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Ears that do not listen to advice, accompany the head when it is chopped off.
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Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors
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You become wise when you begin to run out of money.
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Dress up a stick and it’ll be a beautiful bride.
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Peace does not make a good ruler.
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