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“To be sick first, to be happy later.
— Indonesian proverb
Indonesian proverb; original: “Bersakit-sakit dahulu bersenang-senang kemudian.” (Wikiquote: Indonesian proverbs)
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- Indonesian proverb; original: “Bersakit-sakit dahulu bersenang-senang kemudian.” (Wikiquote: Indonesian proverbs)
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