The gift itself can be light while carrying a heavy message.
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Though the emperor be rich, he cannot buy one extra year.Chinese
He who always eats the roots of a plant is capable of any thing.
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In the midst of great joy, do not promise anyone anything. In the midst of great anger, do not answer anyone 's letter.
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One dog barks at something specific, and a hundred bark at the sound.
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Which cat does not gorge a mouse?
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A sly rabbit will have three openings to its den.
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