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A man who pays respect to the great paves his own way for greatness. 
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An abundance of food at your neighbour’s will not satisfy your hunger.
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There is no beauty but the beauty of action.
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Patience is the mother of a beautiful child.
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The forest provides food to the hunter after he is utterly exhausted.
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Wealth diminishes with usage; learning increases with use.
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You do not teach the paths of the forest to an old gorilla.
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The friends of our friends are our friends.
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The food eaten first lasts longest in the stomach.
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A spider’s cobweb isn’t only its sleeping spring but also its food trap.
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