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“Rocks are only thrown at the trees who bear fruit.
— Portuguese proverb
Portuguese proverb; original: “Não se atiram pedras senão às árvores que têm fruto.” (Wikiquote: Portuguese proverbs)
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- Portuguese proverb; original: “Não se atiram pedras senão às árvores que têm fruto.” (Wikiquote: Portuguese proverbs)
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