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Given the PROVERB, identify the MEANING

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1.

Grapes are sour.

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

  Anyone can show off his courage in a familiar, safe environment.

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

  Heaven is more kind to the weak.

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2.

Fortune favors the bold.

  Success comes to those who have the courage to try.

  Spread your risks widely and wisely.

  Physical well-being is more important than financial prosperity.

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

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3.

A hedge between keeps friendship green.

  True friends are those who help in difficult times.

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

  People who are stupid are very talkative.

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

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4.

Health is better than wealth.

  Intimacy can cause us to lose our regard.

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

  We must not hold against someone a thing of the past.

  Physical well-being is more important than financial prosperity.

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5.

Great oaks from little acorns grow.

  Heaven gives success to those who work hard toward their goal.

  Success comes to those who have the courage to try.

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

  Much may come from a small beginning.

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6.

Forgive and forget.

  We must not hold against someone a thing of the past.

  Too much of a hurry leads to mistakes and loss of productivity.

  Intimacy can cause us to lose our regard.

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

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7.

A friend in need is a friend indeed.

  All of us have a favorable period.

  People who are stupid are very talkative.

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

  True friends are those who help in difficult times.

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