The hole the crab digs takes on the shape of its shell.
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When you are polite, the others think they are wearing flowers.Japanese
He who wears a smile instead of worrying is always the strongest.
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Eggs and promises are easily broken.
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To commit harakiri with a pestle.
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Cheerfulness is the very flower of health.
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A round egg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harsh according to how you speak them.
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