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Man cannot stir one inch without the push of heaven's finger. |
Man concocts a million schemes; god knows but one. |
Man fools himself. He prays for a long life, and he fears an old age. |
Man has a thousand plans, heaven but one. |
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Man is like a bubble of water on the ocean. |
Man is like palm-wine: when young, sweet but without strength; in old age, strong but harsh. |
Man is preceded by forest and followed by desert. |
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Man is the head of the family, woman the neck that turns the head. |