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The goat says: “Where there is blood, there is plenty of food.”
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He who doesn’t clean his mouth before breakfast always complains that the food is sour.
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A housewife who complains that there is not enough foodstuff in the market should remember that if her husband adds to what is already available, there would be more for everyone.
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The most beautiful fig may contain a worm.
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There is no one who became rich because he broke a holiday, no one became fat because he broke a fast.
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By labor comes wealth. 
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Despite the beauty of the moon, sun and the stars, the sky also has a threatening thunder and striking lightening.
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There is always a winner even in a monkey’s beauty contest.
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“If you offend, ask for a pardon; if offended, forgive”. Forgive the one, who is guilty to you. Apologize if you made a mistake.
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Food you will not eat you do not boil.
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