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There are two perfect men; one dead, and the other unborn.
There are two perfect men; one dead, and the other unborn.
Deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own.
Deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own.
The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.
Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.
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 second best times tend to be more difficult.
The second best times tend to be more difficult.
A one hundred yard high tower still has its foundation on the ground.
A one hundred yard high tower still has its foundation on the ground.
It is easy to avoid an arrow shot in one's sight; but hard to escape one aimed in secret.
It is easy to avoid an arrow shot in one's sight; but hard to escape one aimed in secret.
The sheep has no choice when in the jaws of the wolf.
The sheep has no choice when in the jaws of the wolf.
