A miser and his persimmon seeds.
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If you hate a man, let him live.Japanese
An excess of courtesy is discourtesy.
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Getting money is like digging with a needle. Spending it is like water soaking into the sand.
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The dog that wags its tail won't be beaten.
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Eggs and promises are easily broken.
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Even if you hide yourself from the world, don't lose sight of your real nature.
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