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The frog wanted to be an ox and swelled up until he burst.
Greek Proverb
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Don't have the appetite of Miss Julia who, when she had meat, wanted chick peas.
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When the water goes uphill, the frog sings AbuAta.
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What my heart wanted didn't happen -- What God wanted, that happened.
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