He who accepts nothing has nothing to return.
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He's a fruit.
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From Sea to Sea A Mari usque ad Mare
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Never repeat old grievances.
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He who plants a garden plants happiness. If you want to be happy for a lifetime, plant a garden.
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In times of trouble, leniency becomes crime.
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