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“If you offend, ask for a pardon; if offended, forgive”. Forgive the one, who is guilty to you. Apologize if you made a mistake.
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Even the best cooking pot will not produce food
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If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
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Don't set sail using someone else's star.
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You must act as if it is impossible to fail.
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Slowly, slowly, porridge goes into the gourd.
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When there is peace in the country, the chief does not carry a shield.
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Having beauty doesn’t mean understanding the perseverance of marriage.
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Show me your friend and I will show you your character.
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Even the mightest eagle comes down to the tree tops to rest.
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