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A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but read more
A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but very few real friends.
There are two perfect men; one dead, and the other unborn.
There are two perfect men; one dead, and the other unborn.
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.
A spark can start a fire that burns the entire prairie.
A spark can start a fire that burns the entire prairie.
The sheep has no choice when in the jaws of the wolf.
The sheep has no choice when in the jaws of the wolf.
Fortune does not come twice. Misfortune does not come alone.
Fortune does not come twice. Misfortune does not come alone.
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.
Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still.
Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still.
