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You should not hoard your money and die of hunger.
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When a king has good counselors, his reign is peaceful.
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Do not let what you cannot do tear from your hands what you can.
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It is not the cook’s fault when the cassava turns out to be hard and tasteless.
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A close friend can become a close enemy.
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Peace is costly but it is worth the expense.
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A man who uses force is afraid of reasoning.
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Don’t take another mouthful before you have swallowed what is in your mouth.
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To be without a friend is to be poor indeed.
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If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
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