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Black people must stop acting like crabs in a barrel and work together.

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Love don't love nobody.

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Practice what you preach. -African American Proverb
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A good son makes a good husband.

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If you don't have a plan for yourself, you'll be a part of someone else's.

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Ambition is putting a ladder against the sky. -African American Proverb
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Arrogance is a kingdom without a crown.

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When it rains, it pours.

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Give a man enough rope and he'll hang himself. -African American Proverb
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Family must look out for family.

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220

The more arguments you win, the less friends you will have.

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Diligence is the mother of good luck. -African American Proverb
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Dreams are wishes your heart makes.

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Easy come, easy go.

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Each day provides its own gifts. -African American Proverb
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Diplomacy is the art of letting someone else have your way.

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Character is what you are in the dark.

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Maternity is a matter of fact, paternity is a matter of opinion. -African American Proverb
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If you take care of your character, your reputation will take care of itself.

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166

A contented mind is a continual feast.

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Jealous? Hate the game and not the player. -African American Proverb
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A clear conscience is a good pillow.

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God can do anything but fail.

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If you look back, you'll soon be going that way. -African American Proverb
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Life is short and full of blisters.

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137

He who hesitates is lost.

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Advice is least heeded when most needed. -African American Proverb
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He that lives on hope will die fasting.

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Love many, trust few and always paddle your own canoe.

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A liar will steal and a thief will kill. -African American Proverb
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