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1.

Don't wash your dirty linen in public.

  What has happened once is likely to happen again.

  It is best to confine shameful family matters to the home.

  When people cannot get what they desire, they save face by pretending they never wanted it.

  A reputation takes long to build, but can be quickly destroyed.

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2.

Grapes are sour.

  True friends are those who help in difficult times.

  When people cannot get what they desire, they save face by pretending they never wanted it.

  It is best to confine shameful family matters to the home.

  One should not be arrogant.

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3.

Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

  Giving enough space to each other help maintain a good relationship.

  Spread your risks widely and wisely.

  Always do things in the right order.

  A person can look impressive in smart clothes.

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4.

Forbidden fruit is the sweetest.

  Heaven is more kind to the weak.

  True friends are those who help in difficult times.

  Much may come from a small beginning.

  When something is not allowed, we are more tempted to it.

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5.

Easy come, easy go.

  One who treats others well will be treated well in return.

  One should be positive, but at the same time be ready to face hardships.

  Intimacy can cause us to lose our regard.

  What is acquired without effort especially money is likely to be lost.

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6.

He laughs best who laughs last.

  People who laugh first may have others laugh at them in the end.

  When people cannot get what they desire, they save face by pretending they never wanted it.

  All of us have a favorable period.

  Spread your risks widely and wisely.

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7.

Fine feathers make fine birds.

  A person can look impressive in smart clothes.

  Success comes to those who have the courage to try.

  One should be thankful for whatever one gets, considering one may otherwise get nothing.

  It is best to confine shameful family matters to the home.

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