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When a king has good counselors, his reign is peaceful.
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He who receives a gift does not measure.
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If you marry a monkey for his wealth, the money goes and the monkey remains as is.
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If you run after two hares you will catch neither
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You learn how to cut down trees by cutting them down.
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If you don't stand for something, you will fall for something
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Love never gets lost it’s only kept.
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Beauty is not sold and eaten
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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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Even the best cooking pot will not produce food.
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