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You do not teach the paths of the forest to an old gorilla.
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The chicken that digs for food will not sleep hungry
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A man who pays respect to the great paves his own way for greatness. 
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One cannot count on riches.
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A cutting word is worse than a bowstring, a cut may heal, but the cut of the tongue does not
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Patience puts a crown on the head.
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You are beautiful because of your possessions.
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The forest provides food to the hunter after he is utterly exhausted.
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The surface of the water is beautiful, but it is no good to sleep on.
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The best of mankind is a farmer; the best food is fruit.
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