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A bit of fragrance clings to the hand that gives flowers.
A bit of fragrance clings to the hand that gives flowers.
There are two perfect men; one dead, and the other unborn.
There are two perfect men; one dead, and the other unborn.
Anger is always more harmful than the insult that caused it.
Anger is always more harmful than the insult that caused it.
Make happy those who are near, and those who are far will come.
Make happy those who are near, and those who are far will come.
Fortune does not come twice. Misfortune does not come alone.
Fortune does not come twice. Misfortune does not come alone.
Just as tall trees are known by their shadows, so can good men be known by their enemies.
Just as tall trees are known by their shadows, so can good men be known by their enemies.
The great question is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with failure.
The great question is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with failure.
Never write a letter while you are angry.
Never write a letter while you are angry.
Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.
Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.
