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Nothing is so intolerable as a woman with a long purse.
Nothing is so intolerable as a woman with a long purse.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
So use your own property as not to injure that of another.
So use your own property as not to injure that of another.
He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.
He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.
That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least
inviting.
That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least
inviting.
One father is enough to governe one hundred sons, but not a
hundred sons one father.
One father is enough to governe one hundred sons, but not a
hundred sons one father.
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent
without hope.
My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent
without hope.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.