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Patience puts a crown on the head.
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One who plants grapes by the road side, and one who marries a pretty woman, share the same problem.
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War is not porridge
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You can tell a ripe corn by its look.
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Knowledge is like a garden: If it is not cultivated, it cannot be harvested.
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A friend is someone you share the path with.
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Do not follow a person who is running away
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Home affairs are not talked about on the public square.
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If you close your eyes to facts, you will learn through accidents
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Cooked food is not sold for goats.
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