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A stone in a well is not lost.
A stone in a well is not lost.
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a
brawling woman in a wide read more
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a
brawling woman in a wide house.
He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.
He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.
Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past.
Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past.
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
Hee that gives thee a bone, would not have thee die.
Hee that gives thee a bone, would not have thee die.
Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.
Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.
The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
