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It is a good thing to learn caution from the misfortunes of others.
It is a good thing to learn caution from the misfortunes of others.
I passed by the row of meats at the Safeway
and was afraid to buy
Wall St Journal reporter on read more
I passed by the row of meats at the Safeway
and was afraid to buy
Wall St Journal reporter on the Diane Rehm Show.
You must not allow yourself to be advised, cautioned, influenced, persuaded
You must not allow yourself to be advised, cautioned, influenced, persuaded
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.
Be slow of tongue and quick of eye.
Be slow of tongue and quick of eye.
Of all the thirty-six alternatives, running away is best.
Of all the thirty-six alternatives, running away is best.
Among mortals second thoughts are wisest.
Among mortals second thoughts are wisest.
Action makes more fortune than caution
Action makes more fortune than caution
