The wise in every culture leave behind proverbs that offer valuable life and business lessons. An ancient proverb comes to mind: "A cat has nine lives. For three he plays, for three he strays, and for the last three he stays."

Cats are believed to have nine lives largely because of their flexibility and agility, and their uncanny sense of balance, which enables them to land on their feet every time...

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