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The friends of our friends are our friends.
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If I am in harmony with my family, that’s success.
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An army of sheep led by a lion can defeat an army of lions led by a sheep.
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He who thinks he is leading and has no one following him is only taking a walk
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When your luck deserts you, even cold food burns.
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He who eats another mans food will have his own food eaten by others.
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The best of mankind is a farmer; the best food is fruit.
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A patient man will eat ripe fruit
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If you can’t resolve your problems in peace, you can’t solve war.
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Pretend you are dead and you will see who really loves you.
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