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2. Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend. 2. 凡靠四肢行走者，或者长翅膀者，皆为亲友； 3. No animal shall wear clothes. 3. 任何动物不得着衣； 4. No animal shall sleep in a bed. 4. 任何动物不得卧床；

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