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Be as wise as a fox. Be as harmless as a dove.
Be as wise as a fox. Be as harmless as a dove.
Approximate author period: c. 2015 AD · contemporary
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- Matshona Dhliwayo
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- Approximate author period: c. 2015 AD · contemporary
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