You cannot write in the chimney with charcoal.
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They bow to you when borrowing, you bow to them when collecting.
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When a girl is born all four walls weep.
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The night walks the same road as the dream.
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Take thy thoughts to bed with thee, for the morning is wiser than the evening.
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As long as the sun shines one does not ask for the moon.
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