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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.
Never write a letter while you are angry.
Never write a letter while you are angry.
Deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own.
Deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own.
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.
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.
If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person. If there is beauty in the read more
If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person. If there is beauty in the person, there will be harmony in the house. If there is harmony in the house, there will be order in the nation. If there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world.
The sheep has no choice when in the jaws of the wolf.
The sheep has no choice when in the jaws of the wolf.
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.
Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.
Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.
