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A person who has eaten enough food will refuse honey.
    But even bitter food seems sweet to a hungry person.
A person who travels away from his home
    is like a bird that flies away from its nest.
Beautiful oil and perfume may give you joy.
    But good advice from a friend is even better.

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One who is full loathes honey from the comb,
    but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet.

Like a bird that flees its nest(A)
    is anyone who flees from home.

Perfume(B) and incense bring joy to the heart,
    and the pleasantness of a friend
    springs from their heartfelt advice.

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