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He who bravely endures evils, in time reaps the reward.
He who bravely endures evils, in time reaps the reward.
Flies are busiest about leane horses.
Flies are busiest about leane horses.
There should be no strife with the vanquished or the dead.
There should be no strife with the vanquished or the dead.
Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
All are not merry that dance lightly.
All are not merry that dance lightly.
He who speaks ill of an absent friend, or fails to take his part
if attacked by another, that read more
He who speaks ill of an absent friend, or fails to take his part
if attacked by another, that man is a scoundrel.
Unless the vessel be pure, everything which is poured into it
will turn sour.
Unless the vessel be pure, everything which is poured into it
will turn sour.
