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1.

Like father, like son.

  More the people doing a job, the less effort for each person and the less time to finish the job.

  It is a waste of time to argue about something done and long-forgotten.

  Children have the looks and characteristics of their parents.

  There can only be a single leader in any enterprise.

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2.

The love of money is the root of all evil.

  The desire to become rich quick gives rise to sinful behavior.

  There can only be a single leader in any enterprise.

  Be satisfied with whatever you get little at a time, and do not lose it for the greed to get it all at once.

  It is wise to not disturb some things and call for unnecessary trouble.

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3.

Might is right.

  The powerful decide what is correct.

  Be satisfied with whatever you get little at a time, and do not lose it for the greed to get it all at once.

  It is a waste of time to argue about something done and long-forgotten.

  Do not expect too much of something received as a gift.

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4.

The more you have, the more you want.

  Knowledge must be gained gradually and not all at once.

  Satisfy oneself before paying for a purchase and not complain after the transaction.

  Every calamity that occurs is of advantage to someone or the other.

  Satisfying one need only creates another need.

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5.

Little strokes fell great oaks.

  It is always possible to improve one's conduct, no matter how long one has lead a morally bad life.

  Events, specially misfortunes, always come all at once.

  People with insufficient knowledge are easily misled.

  One can achieve big success by persevering with small steps.

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6.

Knowledge is power.

  The greater our expertise, the more influential we are.

  Children have the looks and characteristics of their parents.

  When one has an appetite, even plain food tastes good.

  It is useless taking precautions after something has happened.

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7.

If wishes were horses beggars would ride.

  Whom you wed is not decided by you but a matter of chance.

  Life would be very easy if goals could be achieved only by desiring.

  People in love do not see to each other's shortcomings.

  Children have the looks and characteristics of their parents.

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