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Among mortals second thoughts are wisest.
Among mortals second thoughts are wisest.
The bird alighteth not on the spread net when it beholds another bird in the snare. Take warning by the read more
The bird alighteth not on the spread net when it beholds another bird in the snare. Take warning by the misfortunes of others, that others may not take example from you.
Of all the thirty-six alternatives, running away is best.
Of all the thirty-six alternatives, running away is best.
The chief danger in life is that you may take too many precautions.
The chief danger in life is that you may take too many precautions.
You must not allow yourself to be advised, cautioned, influenced, persuaded
You must not allow yourself to be advised, cautioned, influenced, persuaded
Be slow of tongue and quick of eye.
Be slow of tongue and quick of eye.
Caution is the eldest child of wisdom
Caution is the eldest child of wisdom
Deliberate with caution, but act with decision; and yield with graciousness, or oppose with firmness.
Deliberate with caution, but act with decision; and yield with graciousness, or oppose with firmness.
