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Russian proverb

There are only two kinds of Chinese--those who give bribes and those who take them.

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all kinds of

[all kinds of] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Plenty of. * /People say that Mr. Fox has all kinds of money./ * /When Kathy was sick, she had all kinds of company./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Chinese proverb

Of all the 36 alternatives, running away is best. www.english-slang.com

Chinese proverb

One dog barks at something; the rest bark at him. www.english-slang.com

Chinese proverb

Medicine can only cure curable diseases, and then not always. www.english-slang.com

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