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Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice;
Take each man's censure, but reserve thy judgment.
Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice;
Take each man's censure, but reserve thy judgment.
Take heede of the viniger of sweet wine.
Take heede of the viniger of sweet wine.
If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
Idleness ruins the constitution.
Idleness ruins the constitution.
Catch the opportunity while it lasts, and rely not on what the
morrow may bring.
Catch the opportunity while it lasts, and rely not on what the
morrow may bring.
A child correct behind and not before.
A child correct behind and not before.
No scene of mortal life but teems with mortal woe.
No scene of mortal life but teems with mortal woe.
