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A happy man marries the girl he loves, but a happier man loves the girl he marries.
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Show me your friend and I will show you your character
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Judge not your beauty by the number of people who look at you, but rather by the number of people who smile at you.
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The goat says: “Where there is blood, there is plenty of food.”
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Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors
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Three things cause sorrow to flee; water, green trees, and a beautiful face.
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A friend is someone you share the path with.
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You cannot work for food when there is no food for work.
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The mouth is stupid after eating it forgets who gave it the food.
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A woman’s polite devotion is her greatest beauty.
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