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It is easier to carry an empty cup than one that is filled to the brim.
African Proverb
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When the cup is fullest it is most difficult to carry.
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When the cup is full, carry it even.
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Humour, to a man, is like a feather pillow. It is filled with what is easy to get but gives great comfort.
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Life is not a cup to be drained, but a measure to be filled.
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