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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.
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.
Happiness, long life, and health, are the common desire of most men.
Happiness, long life, and health, are the common desire of most men.
There are two perfect men; one dead, and the other unborn.
There are two perfect men; one dead, and the other unborn.
A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark.
A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark.
A dog won't forsake his master because of his poverty; a son never deserts his mother for her homely appearance.
A dog won't forsake his master because of his poverty; a son never deserts his mother for her homely appearance.
The second best times tend to be more difficult.
The second best times tend to be more difficult.
The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
