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My aphorism “Don 't bite the hand that feeds you,” was first seen used in writings in the 1700s. I first heard this used when I was a kid and was rude to my parents. My grandparents also used to say it to me when I was acting up at their house and they would tell me, “Don 't bite the hand that feeds you” of course, being the stubborn person I am, I never listened. It just sounded out of place to me and looking back now I wish I would 've asked what it meant. I now know to apply this aphorism to my everyday life and it makes things far more easier.

I take it into consideration whenever I talk to my family, friends, and those who should be respected. For example, I would never yell at my parents because they are the

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