When the heat has past, you forget about the shade tree.
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You can see heaven through the eye of the needle.
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There are formalities between the closest of friends.
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To teach is also to learn.
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Gain from your opponents without sacrificing your own strength.
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Beginning is easy -- to keep going is hard.
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