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The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.
The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.
Make hast to an ill way that you may get out of it.
Make hast to an ill way that you may get out of it.
A friend is a second self.
A friend is a second self.
Lying lips are abomination to the Lord.
Lying lips are abomination to the Lord.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest.
Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest.
Perhaps the day may come when we shall remember these sufferings
with joy.
Perhaps the day may come when we shall remember these sufferings
with joy.