Part 1: On humility, self-control, self-knowledge, self-respect, and self-restraint
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San l r n; aj n m ni p k r .
Straight and upright is the way one would walk; it is money that forces one to sneak about.
(When one is in debt, one's freedom of movement is compromised.)
Sesere d g b ; on kam s n- n gb  b .
The insignificant thing is attempting an earth-shaking feat; the person with only nine fingers is lifting a spoon.
(Said of a person overreaching.)
S n m h n, s n m h n! B a b kan giri il -e baba ni, e l d r gb in-gb in.
Move away, move over here! When one moves until one is against the walls of one's father's house, one stands steadfast.
(There must be a limit to how much one will back down before enemies.)
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