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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.
Not only can water float a boat, it can sink it also.
Not only can water float a boat, it can sink it also.
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.
To learn what is good, a thousand days are not sufficient; to learn what is evil, an hour is too read more
To learn what is good, a thousand days are not sufficient; to learn what is evil, an hour is too long.
The second best times tend to be more difficult.
The second best times tend to be more difficult.
Never write a letter while you are angry.
Never write a letter while you are angry.
To talk much and arrive nowhere is the same as climbing a tree to catch a fish.
To talk much and arrive nowhere is the same as climbing a tree to catch a fish.
Happiness, long life, and health, are the common desire of most men.
Happiness, long life, and health, are the common desire of most men.
Reunion after long separation is even better than one's wedding night.
Reunion after long separation is even better than one's wedding night.
