A piece of iron can only become what the blacksmith says it should become.
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It is an irresponsible adult that creates enmity because of a disagreement that arises between two children.Nigerian
A mother is gold, a father is a mirror.
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It is for saying that he has no time that the monkey's body became over-grown with long hairs.
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The habit of thinking is the habit of gaining strength.
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When you are sick you promise a goat, but when you are well again make do with a chicken.
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He who does not mend his clothes will soon have none.
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